Psychology Books

Book SynopsisNew for the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, this handbook covers the assessment, treatment, and management of sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities?an area of growing interest within clinical forensic psychology.Trade Review"...essential reading for anyone wishing to responsibly develop or evaluate work with sexual offenders who have intellectual disabilities. It is an informative–yet readable–volume offering an honest appraisal of an emerging field." (Association of the Treatment for Sexual Abusers (ATSA) News Forum, Summer 2011)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. Contributors. Foreword. Acknowledgements. PART ONE INTRODUCTION. 1. Overview and Structure of the Book (Leam A. Craig, William R. Lindsay and Kevin D. Browne). 2. Sexual Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities: Characteristics and Prevalence (Leam A. Craig and William R. Lindsay). 3. Developmental Pathways in Intellectually Disabled Sexual Offenders (Susan C. Hayes). 4. Adolescents with Intellectual Disability and Family Sexual Abuse (Kevin D. Browne and Michelle McManus). 5. Applying the Self-Regulation Model to Sexual Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Lynne Eccleston, Tony Ward and Barry Waterman). PART TWO DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT AND COMORBIDITY. 6. Psychiatric Illness, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Risk (Fabian Haut and Eleanor Brewster). 7. Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders in People with Intellectual Disabilities (Dorothy M. Griffiths, Paul Fedoroff and Deborah Richards). PART THREE RISK ASSESSMENT. 8. Assessing Recidivism Risk in Sex Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (William R. Lindsay and John L. Taylor). 9. Psychopathy and other Personality Disorders in Sexual Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Catrin Morrissey). 10. Suggested Adaptations to the HCR-20 for Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Douglas P. Boer, Matthew Frize, Ruth Pappas, Catrin Morrissey and William R. Lindsay). 11. Suggested Adaptations to the SVR-20 for Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Douglas P. Boer, Matthew Frize, Ruth Pappas, Catrin Morrissey and William R. Lindsay). PART FOUR ASSESSING TREATMENT NEED AND DEVIANCY. 12. Psychometric Assessment of Sexual Deviancy in Sexual Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Leam A. Craig and William R. Lindsay). 13. Assessing Treatment Need in Sexual Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Peter E. Langdon and Glynis H. Murphy). PART FIVE PROVISIONS AND TREATMENT. 14. Staff Support and Development when Working with Sexual Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (Shawn Mosher). 15. Community-Based Treatment Programmes for Sex Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities (William R. Lindsay, Amanda M. Michie and Frank Lambrick). 16. The Treatment of Intellectually Disabled Sexual Offenders in the National Offender Management Service: The Adapted Sex Offender Treatment Programmes (Fiona Williams and Ruth E. Mann). 17. Journeying to Wise Mind: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Offenders with an Intellectual Disability (Marleen Verhoeven). PART SIX FUTURE DIRECTIONS. 18. Improving Service Provision for Intellectually Disabled Sexual Offenders (Hannah Ford and John Rose). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTreating individuals with a substance misuse problem can be challenging, especially if clients present with multiple problems related to the main addiction. Clinicians can feel at a loss as to where to begin, or revert to an attempt to treat underlying problems - ignoring damaging aspects of the substance misuse itself.Trade Review"The manual provides comprehensive information regarding CBT approaches to substance use … .One of its strengths is that the authors propose that their model and techniques can be transferred to all substances." (Drug and Alcohol Review, January 2009) "This book is likely to be a well-used resource for clinicians to establish individualized CBT treatments for all types of addiction." (Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy, July 2008) "I cannot praise this book highly enough. I would think that anyone at whatever level of experience will gain something from the book." (Clinical Psychology Forum) "A comprehensive manual … It provides clear guidelines and information in relation to addiction and CBT and is both useful and informative." (Journal of Analytical Psychology)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1. Overview and Use of the Book. Chapter 2. Introduction to Cognitive-Behaviour Theory and Research Evidence. Chapter 3. Cognitive and Behavioural Techniques. Chapter 4. Agenda Setting and Structure of Sessions. Chapter 5. Assessment and Case Formulation. Chapter 6. Core Topics. Chapter 7. Elective Topics. Chapter 8. Therapist Training and Supervision. Appendix I. Appendix II. Appendix III. Appendix IV. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIt is now widely acknowledged that the most vulnerable and 'at risk' children are children whom the current systems of education, care and health (especially mental health) are failing.Trade Review"I would highly recommend this book to any professional working with children." (Professional Social Work, June 2008) "Written for professionals working in the community and in schools and those engaged in promoting a multi-agency approach." (Special, March 2008)Table of ContentsList of contributors. Preface. Introductory Chapter Every Child Matters: Setting the Context for the 'Hard to Reach' (Martin Hughes). 1 Underachieving Pupils, Underachieving Schools: What Pupils Have to Say (Lynn Turner). 2 Impression Management: Understanding and Enabling Children’s Perception of Competence (Stephanie James). 3 Containing the Emotional Needs of Adolescent Boys 'at Risk of Exclusion' in Mainstream Schools (Kathryn Anne Pomerantz). 4 WhatWorks in Reintegration Following Exclusion: Supporting the Parts Only Peers can Reach (Jackie Lown). 5 'Hard to Reach' Migrant Children (Peter Lloyd Bennett and Jane Reid). 6 A Seminar Approach to Multi-Agency Collaboration, Team Building and Therapeutic Group Problem-Solving Where Some Attendees Might be Described as 'Hard to Reach' (Michael Pomerantz). 7 Reaching Pupils on the Autistic Spectrum: Parents' Experiences, Provision and 'Professional Reachability' (Brian Willis). 8 Exploring Joined-up Solutions for a Child with Complex Needs (Heather Northcote). 9 Engaging the Hardest to Reach Parents in Parenting-Skills Programmes (Nicola McGrath). 10 Whose Voice is it Anyway? (Mary Chilokoa and Jane McKie). Concluding Chapter Validating and Using Children's Views: Professional Dilemmas about Working Inside Agencies (David Thompson and Jo Holt). Glossary. Appendix 1 Bibliography of Key Documents. Appendix 2 Searching for Explanations and Responsibilities as to Why Some Clients May be 'Hard to Reach'. Appendix 3 Developing Good Practice with 'Hard to Reach' Children and Families. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisCognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a popular psychological treatment for many common mental health problems. While its effectiveness is based on solid empirical evidence, to apply CBT techniques successfully in a real world setting, clinicians must engage and inspire the individuals they are treating.Trade Review“Story telling is one of our most ancient ways of communicating. Paul Blenkiron has vividly described how stories can be used for therapeutic purposes.” (CBT Today, March 2015) “An excellent, stimulating book. Offers all therapists an invaluable toolkit for many years to come. I recommend savouring every word." (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2 February 2011) “This is a real treat and worth an investment - not only for ‘the shelf’, but also for the 'self’" (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies, 15 December 2010 ) "What makes this book such a coherent piece of work is its structured presentation of useful content paired with the well-thought-out narrative in which these ideas are communicated." (Psychologist, 1 October 2010) “The usefulness of this book to therapeutic practice is vast.” (Therapeutic Recreation, 1 July, 2010)Table of ContentsList of Tables, Figures and Boxes. About the Author. Foreword by Chris Williams. Preface. Acknowledgments. PART ONE: ONCE UPON A TIME: GETTING STARTED. Chapter 1: What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy? CBT: Ten Essential Ingredients. Ten Common Myths About CBT. Summary. Chapter 2: Stories, Analogies & Metaphors. Tools for Communication. Stories from the Wider World. Story-Telling across the Psychotherapies. Summary. Chapter 3: Using Stories in CBT. Uses for Stories and Metaphors. Abuses and Limitations. The Evidence Base. Drawing it All Together. Summary. PART TWO: DEVELOPING THE PLOT: STORIES FOR SPECIFIC DISORDERS. Chapter 4: Depression. Definition. Stories and Analogies. Step 1: Putting it into Words. Step 2: Accepting Help. CBT for Depression. Step 3: Doing More - Activities and Goals. Three Layers of Thinking. Step 4: Removing the Critical Voice. Step 5: Develop a Kinder Self-Talk. Step 6: Preparing for the Future. Summary. Chapter 5: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias. What Is Anxiety? How Do We Learn? Assessing Anxiety. Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Panic Disorder. Catastrophic Misinterpretation. Selective Attention. Hypervigilence. Safety Behaviours. Phobias. Graded Exposure. Social Anxiety. Summary Chapter 6: Obsessions, Compulsions and Post Traumatic Stress. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Definition. Behaviour Therapy for OCD. Cognitive Therapy for OCD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Definition. Stories and Analogies for PTSD. CBT for PTSD. Exposure Therapy for PTSD. Cognitive Therapy for PTSD. Childhood Trauma. Summary. Chapter 7: Physical Health. Health Anxiety. Medically Unexplained Symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Eating Disorders. Adjusting to Serious Illness. When Illness Threatens Life. Summary. Chapter 8: Personality, Beliefs And Behaviours. Anger. Assertiveness. Low Self Esteem. Relationship Problems. Self Harm. Perfectionism. Changing Core Beliefs. Summary. PART THREE: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? STORY-TELLING IN THE REAL WORLD. Chapter 9: CBT In Practice. Practical Tips For Therapists. Creating Personalised Stories and Analogies. Problem Solving. Schizophrenia and Psychosis. Teamwork, Training and CBT Supervision. Summary. Chapter 10: The Next Generation. Third Generation CBT. Behavioural Activation. Mindfulness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT for Enduring Problems. Compassionate Mind Training. Building Resilience. The New You. The Future of CBT. Summary. Epilogue. Appendices. Appendix 1: Sources of Information for this Book. Appendix 2: Literature Search. Appendix 3: List of Therapy Conversations. Appendix 4: List of Stories and Analogies. Author’s Note. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEmployees have a set of needs as part of the 'psychological contract' of employment. However, organizations operate for a reason and they too have agendas and needs. It is how the two come together that determines the capacity for good human relations and optimum productivity.Trade Review"This is an extremely well-researched and referenced work that contains a wealth of information covering organisational and mental health issues in the workplace." (Nursing Management, July 2008) "Would be an excellent reference book for anyone studying this topic in-depth…Good value for a detailed guide to employee wellbeing." (Nursing Standard, June 2008)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. Foreword – The Fourth Wave. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Adapting to Change (Andrew Kinder, Rick Hughes and Cary L. Cooper). Part 1 Organisational Behaviour Issues and Well-being. 1 In Consideration of a Toxic Workplace: a Suitable Place for Treatment (Michael Walton). 2 Leading to a Healthy Workplace (E. Kevin Kelloway, Mike Teed and Matt Prosser). 3 Understanding and Improving Psychological Well-being for Individual and Organisational Effectiveness (Ivan Robertson and Gordon Tinline). 4 Employee Well-being: the Heart of Positive Organizational Behavior (Debra L. Nelson, Laura M. Little and M. Lance Frazier). 5 Employee Support Strategies in Large Organisations (Steve Boorman). 6 Coaching Skills for Managers (Gladeana McMahon). 7 Behaviour Risk Management (Sharon Clarke). 8 Positive Coping Strategies at Work (Philip Dewe). 9 Organisational Duty of Care: Workplace Counselling as a Shield against Litigation? (Peter Jenkins). 10 Managing Diversity (David Weaver). 11 Understanding Mental Health – a Guide for All Employees(Andrew Buckley). Part 2 Responding to Specific Organisational Challenges. 12 Organisational Responses to Traumatic Incidents (Alison Dunn). 13 Managing Suicide and Sudden Death within Organisations(Andrew Kinder and Emily Duval). 14 Bullying and Mistreatment at Work: How Managers May Prevent and Manage Such Problems (Stale Einarsen and Helge Hoel). 15 Counselling and Coaching in Organisations: An Integrative Multi-Level Approach (Vanja Orlans). 16 What Makes a Good Employee Assistance Programme? (Mark A. Winwood and Stephanie Beer). 17 Tackling the Macho Culture (Mark Brayne and Neil Greenberg). Part 3 Mental Health, Emotions and Work. 18 Rehabilitation of Mental Health Disabilities (David Wright). 19 An Organisational Approach to the Rehabilitation of Employees Following Stress-Related Illness (Louise Thomson and Jo Rick). 20 Stress Management for Employees: an Evidence-based Approach (Stephen Palmer and Kristina Gyllensten). 21 Perspectives on Managing Workplace Conflict (Tony Buon). 22 Whose Agenda Does Workplace Counselling Serve? (Rick Hughes). 23 The Emergence of Coaching as a New Profession and Its Global Influence (Patrick Williams). 24 Mentoring and Employee Well-being (David Clutterbuck). 25 Building Resilience – An Organisational Cultural Approach to Mental Health and Well-being at Work: A Primary Prevention Programme (Derek Mowbray). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisNew for the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Personality, Personality Disorder and Risk of Violence takes an evidence-based look at personality traits and types of psychological functioning that may contribute to personality disorder and violence, and makes links between the two.Table of ContentsAbout the Editors vii List of Contributors ix Series Editors' Preface xiii Preface xvii INTRODUCTION 1 1 Personality, Personality Disorder and Violence: An Introduction 3Mary McMurran, University of Nottingham, UK 2 The 'Functional Link' Between Personality Disorder and Violence: A Critical Appraisal 19Conor Duggan and Richard Howard, University of Nottingham, UK PART I TRAITS 39 3 A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Childhood Impulsiveness and Later Violence 41Darrick Jolliffe, University of Leicester, UK and David P Farrington, University of Cambridge, UK 4 The 'Big Five': Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness as an Organisational Scheme for Thinking About Aggression and Violence 63Vincent Egan, School of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK 5 Narcissism 85Caroline Logan, Ashworth Hospital, UK 6 Subtypes of Psychopath 113Ronald Blackburn, University of Liverpool, UK 7 Antisocial Personality Disorder 133Stephane A De Brito and Sheilagh Hodgins, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London, UK PART II AFFECT 155 8 The Neurobiology of Affective Dyscontrol: Implications for Understanding 'Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder' 157Rick Howard, University of Nottingham, UK 9 The Processing of Emotional Expression Information in Individuals with Psychopathy 175R. James R. Blair, National Institute of Mental Health, USA 10 Angry Affect, Aggression and Personality Disorder 191Kevin Howells, University of Nottingham, UK 11 Attachment Difficulties 213Anthony R. Beech and Ian J. Mitchell, University of Birmingham, UK 12 Empathy and Offending Behavior 229William L. Marshall, Liam E. Marshall and Geris A. Serran, Rockwood Psychological Services, Canada PART III COGNITION 245 13 Psychopathic Violence: A Cognitive-Attention Perspective 247Jennifer E. Vitale, Hampden-Sydney College, USA and Joseph P. Newman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 14 Social Problem Solving, Personality Disorder and Violence 265Mary McMurran, University of Nottingham, UK 15 Criminal Thinking 281Glenn D. Walters, Federal Correctional Institution-Schuylkill, USA CONCLUSION 297 16 Personality, Personality Disorder and Violence: Implications For Future Research and Practice 299Mary McMurran and Richard Howard, University of Nottingham, UK Index 313

Read more less

Book SynopsisPresents the evidence-base for links between personality traits, psychological functioning, personality disorder and violence - with a focus on assessment and treatment approaches that will help clinicians to assess risk in this client group. An evidence-based examination of those personality traits and types of psychological functioning that may contribute to personality disorder and violence- and the links that can be made between the two Each chapter tackles an area of personality or psychological functioning and includes a developmental perspective, discussion of how to gauge risk, and an outline of effective treatments Traits covered include impulsivity, aggressiveness, narcissism and the Big Five' - neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness New for the prestigious Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, a market leader with more than 20,000 books in print Table of ContentsAbout the Editors vii List of Contributors ix Series Editors' Preface xiii Preface xvii INTRODUCTION 1 1 Personality, Personality Disorder and Violence: An Introduction 3Mary McMurran, University of Nottingham, UK 2 The 'Functional Link' Between Personality Disorder and Violence: A Critical Appraisal 19Conor Duggan and Richard Howard, University of Nottingham, UK PART I TRAITS 39 3 A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Childhood Impulsiveness and Later Violence 41Darrick Jolliffe, University of Leicester, UK and David P Farrington, University of Cambridge, UK 4 The 'Big Five': Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness as an Organisational Scheme for Thinking About Aggression and Violence 63Vincent Egan, School of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK 5 Narcissism 85Caroline Logan, Ashworth Hospital, UK 6 Subtypes of Psychopath 113Ronald Blackburn, University of Liverpool, UK 7 Antisocial Personality Disorder 133Stephane A De Brito and Sheilagh Hodgins, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London, UK PART II AFFECT 155 8 The Neurobiology of Affective Dyscontrol: Implications for Understanding 'Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder' 157Rick Howard, University of Nottingham, UK 9 The Processing of Emotional Expression Information in Individuals with Psychopathy 175R. James R. Blair, National Institute of Mental Health, USA 10 Angry Affect, Aggression and Personality Disorder 191Kevin Howells, University of Nottingham, UK 11 Attachment Difficulties 213Anthony R. Beech and Ian J. Mitchell, University of Birmingham, UK 12 Empathy and Offending Behavior 229William L. Marshall, Liam E. Marshall and Geris A. Serran, Rockwood Psychological Services, Canada PART III COGNITION 245 13 Psychopathic Violence: A Cognitive-Attention Perspective 247Jennifer E. Vitale, Hampden-Sydney College, USA and Joseph P. Newman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 14 Social Problem Solving, Personality Disorder and Violence 265Mary McMurran, University of Nottingham, UK 15 Criminal Thinking 281Glenn D. Walters, Federal Correctional Institution-Schuylkill, USA CONCLUSION 297 16 Personality, Personality Disorder and Violence: Implications For Future Research and Practice 299Mary McMurran and Richard Howard, University of Nottingham, UK Index 313

Read more less

Book SynopsisFor families who have experienced the death of a child, their private tragedy is all too often exacerbated by an inappropriate or incompetent professional response. For the professional charged with the responsibility of having to deal with unexpected child deaths, such as a pediatrician, a police officer, or social worker,this titleoffers guidance on how to respond adequately to this tragic event but also places the subject in a larger social context, examining the history, epidemiology, causes, and contributory factors surrounding the death of a child. The book also covers the prevalence and types of death, the role of the police in an unexpected child death, how to support families, how to undertake a serious case review, and how to prevent child deaths in the future. Part of the prestigious NSPCC Wiley Series in Safeguarding Children - The Multi-Professional Approach.Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix A Note on Terminology xiii List of Contributors xv Acknowledgements xix I Understanding Childhood Death 1 1 A Family’s Journey 3Ann Chalmers 2 Childhood Deaths in Context 10Peter Sidebotham, Peter Fleming 3 Natural Causes of Unexpected Childhood Deaths 25Peter Fleming, Peter Sidebotham 4 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 41Peter Blair 5 Deaths from Unintentional Injuries 61Jo Sibert, Peter Sidebotham 6 Fatal Child Maltreatment 75Peter Sidebotham II Responding When a Child Dies 95 7 Responding to Unexpected Child Deaths 97Peter Sidebotham, Peter Fleming 8 Police Investigation in Unexpected Childhood Deaths 132John Fox 9 The Paediatric Post-Mortem Examination 154Phil Cox 10 Supporting Families 170Alison Stewart, Ann Dent III Learning Lessons 203 11 Reviewing Child Deaths 205Martin Ward Platt 12 Serious Case Reviews 232Paul Tudor, Peter Sidebotham Appendices 1 Emergency Department Flow Chart and Checklist 252 2 History Proforma 256 3 Physical Examination Proforma 259 4 Laboratory Investigations 260 5 Scene Examination Proforma 263 6 Resources for Bereaved Adults 265 7 Resources for Professionals 271 8 Practical Information for Families 273 9 Opportunities to Be with Their Child 279 10 Creating Footprints, Photographs and Mementoes 281 11 A Framework to Guide Visiting 284 12 Child Bereavement Network Belief Statement 290 13 Local Case Discussion Proforma 291 14 Child Death Review Core Dataset 294 15 CDRT Proforma for Analysis 301 16 Tools for Developing a Child Death Review Team 304 References 310 Index 339

Read more less

Book SynopsisFor families who have experienced the death of a child, their private tragedy is all too often exacerbated by an inappropriate or incompetent professional response.Trade Review"It gives practical advice to professionals and can be recommended for specialists in legal medical and specialists from other fields involved in the investigation of these deaths inside and outside the UK." (International Journal of Legal Medicine, September 2008) "It gives practical advice to professionals and can be recommended for specialists in legal medicine and specialists from other fields." (International Journal of Legal Medicine, 2008)Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix A Note on Terminology xiii List of Contributors xv Acknowledgements xix I Understanding Childhood Death 1 1 A Family’s Journey 3Ann Chalmers 2 Childhood Deaths in Context 10Peter Sidebotham, Peter Fleming 3 Natural Causes of Unexpected Childhood Deaths 25Peter Fleming, Peter Sidebotham 4 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 41Peter Blair 5 Deaths from Unintentional Injuries 61Jo Sibert, Peter Sidebotham 6 Fatal Child Maltreatment 75Peter Sidebotham II Responding When a Child Dies 95 7 Responding to Unexpected Child Deaths 97Peter Sidebotham, Peter Fleming 8 Police Investigation in Unexpected Childhood Deaths 132John Fox 9 The Paediatric Post-Mortem Examination 154Phil Cox 10 Supporting Families 170Alison Stewart, Ann Dent III Learning Lessons 203 11 Reviewing Child Deaths 205Martin Ward Platt 12 Serious Case Reviews 232Paul Tudor, Peter Sidebotham Appendices 1 Emergency Department Flow Chart and Checklist 252 2 History Proforma 256 3 Physical Examination Proforma 259 4 Laboratory Investigations 260 5 Scene Examination Proforma 263 6 Resources for Bereaved Adults 265 7 Resources for Professionals 271 8 Practical Information for Families 273 9 Opportunities to Be with Their Child 279 10 Creating Footprints, Photographs and Mementoes 281 11 A Framework to Guide Visiting 284 12 Child Bereavement Network Belief Statement 290 13 Local Case Discussion Proforma 291 14 Child Death Review Core Dataset 294 15 CDRT Proforma for Analysis 301 16 Tools for Developing a Child Death Review Team 304 References 310 Index 339

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is an edited book that brings together many of the most distinguished researchers and clinicians in the field of food misuse. The papers included are drawn from the conferences on psychological approaches to eating disorders and obesity held at the University of Hertfordshire in 2005 and 2006. It presents current research while focusing on the application of this new knowledge. It covers both eating disorders and obesity in one volume, thus positioning obesity firmly at one end of the food misuse continuum. Chapters will cover subjects such as psychological and cultural aspects of food use, using CBT for treating eating disorders, and CBT group therapy for obesity.Trade Review“The programs outlined here will be of vital interest to those exploring the internal dynamics of eating disorders and obesity. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students and professionals.” (CHOICE, March 2009)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. PART I OVERVIEW. Introduction – Psychological Responses to Eating Disorders and Obesity: An Overview (Julia Buckroyd and Sharon Rother). 1 The Many Meanings of Food and their Impact on Eating Behaviour (Jane Ogden). PART II ANOREXIA NERVOSA. 2 Using an Evidence-Based Approach to Develop New Tailored Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (Carolina Lopez, Marion Roberts, Ana Sepulveda and Janet Treasure). 3 Eating Disorders: Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle through Group Therapy – The Effects of the Group Experience (Sarah Barnett, Julia Buckroyd and Karen Windle). PART III BULIMIA NERVOSA. 4 Current Thinking on Working with People with Bulimia Nervosa and Bulimic Disorders (Glenn Waller). 5 Addressing Emotions in the Eating Disorders: Schema Mode Work (Emma Corstorphine). PART IV OBESITY AND BINGE EATING. 6 Psychological Group Treatment for Obese Women (Julia Buckroyd and Sharon Rother). 7 Food for the Soul: Social and Emotional Origins of Comfort Eating in the Morbidly Obese (Patricia Goodspeed Grant). 8 Cognitive Behaviour Group Therapy for Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder (Saskia Keville, Verity Byrne, Madeleine Tatham and Gerry McCarron). 9 A Feminist, Psychotherapeutic Approach to Working with Women who Eat Compulsively (Colleen Heenan). 10 Changes in Eating Behaviour following Group Therapy for Women who Binge Eat: A Pilot Study (Deborah Seamoore, Julia Buckroyd and David Stott). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA practical treatment manual, specifically developed for use with offenders who have intellectual disabilities, which will help clinicians to prepare and run therapeutic group sessions as part of an offender rehabilitation programme. Traditional methods and techniques have been modified so that they can be used with offenders with developmental disabilities Looks at topics such as disclosure, dealing with cognitive distortions, the cycle of offending, victim awareness, pathways to offending and non-offending and relapse prevention As well as CBT, new initiatives in offender rehabilitation, such as self-regulation and the Good Lives Model (GLM), are covered Trade Review"Each chapter is made up of a series of exercises in which specific group activities are described in detail, frequently including examples of dialog that might occur during the exercise to illustrate the focus of the session." (PsycCRITIQUES, March 2010)Table of ContentsList of Figures. Foreword. Preface. About the Author. Part One Background Research and Theory. Chapter 1 Introduction to Offenders, Sex Offenders and Abusers with Intellectual Disability. Chapter 2 Assessment of Offence-Related Issues. Chapter 3 Risk Assessment. Chapter 4 Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour. Chapter 5 Theories of Sexual Offending and Intellectual Disability. Chapter 6 A Theory for the Sex Offence Process and a Model for Treatment in Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities. Part Two Treatment Considerations. Chapter 7 Introduction to the Treatment Programme. Chapter 8 Promoting Motivation. Part Three Treatment Manual. Chapter 9 Induction, Setting the Rules, Explaining the Modules. Chapter 10 Offence Disclosure and Accounts. Chapter 11 Allocating Offenders to Pathways. Chapter 12 Cognitive Distortions and Attitudes. Chapter 13 Problem Solving Scenarios and Exercises Which Challenge Cognitive Distortions. Chapter 14 Personal Physical and Sexual Abuse. Chapter 15 The Cycle of Offending. Chapter 16 Victim Awareness and Empathy. Chapter 17 Use of Pornography and Dealing with Sexual Fantasy. Chapter 18 Attachments and Relationships. Chapter 19 Lifestyle Change and Preventing Relapse. Chapter 20 Evaluation of Progress. References. Appendix 1 Vignettes and Scenarios for Problem Solving Exercises. Appendix 2 Examples of Quiz Questions. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEating disorders are usually regarded as acute illnesses that patients either recover from or die from. They are rarely classified as 'severe and enduring' in the same way as other metal disorders such as schizophrenia can be. Yet many patients suffering from eating disorders struggle with their condition for many years.Trade Review'To say that this book is timely is to make an understatement. It is overdue. Paul Robinson has done the field of eating disorders – patients, carers and professionals – a major service by tackling head-on important and damaging myths about eating disorders. 'In this short book, he sets out the case against the trivialisation and relative neglect of eating disorders in general and builds the case that in particular a substantial number of people, mainly with chronic Anorexia Nervosa, have disorders that are, by any rational standard, both severe and enduring. The book describes the problems of such people and how they may be approached and at least ameliorated. It is sensible, lively, useful and thought-provoking. All clinicians involved with eating disorders should read it. --Professor Bob Palmer, Psychiatry, University of Leicester "In an era of therapeutic optimism and belief in the healing powers of brief psychological therapies, the plight of people with severe and enduring eating disorders remains a neglected topic. Drawing on parallels and differences to other severe mental disorders, this unique book provides a sound and practical framework for working with these patients. Thoughtful, compassionate, easy-to-read, and imbued with the author's considerable clinical wisdom and research knowledge, this book fills an important gap." --Professor Ulrike H. Schmidt, Professor of Eating Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College LondonTable of ContentsClinical Descriptions. About the Author. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. SEED, Psychiatric Considerations. 3. Medical Aspects of SEED. 4. Social and Occupational Aspects of SEED. 5. Family Life with SEED. 6. Care Programming in SEED. 7. A Pilot Case Series Using Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: Biological, Psychological and Social Outcome in Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder (Anorexia Nervosa). 8. A Comparison between SEED and Chronic Schizophrenia. 9. 99 Research Ideas. Glossary. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe latest theory and research on understanding posttraumatic stressand its treatment, providing evidence-based clinical interventionsusing techniques drawn from positive psychology It is known that exposure to stressful and traumatic events can have severe and chronic psychological consequences. At the same time-mindful of the suffering often caused by trauma-there is also a growing body of evidence testifying to posttraumatic growth: the positive psychological changes that can result for survivors of trauma. Blending these two areas of research and exploring the relevance of positive psychology to trauma practice, Trauma, Recovery, and Growth: Positive Psychological Perspectives on Posttraumatic Stress provides clinicians with the resources they need to implement positive psychology interventions in their trauma treatment across a spectrum of?therapeutic perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, and group thTrade Review"The first section of this book provides a concise overview of the history of treating posttraumatic stress, which has in the past focused on an illness ideology that emphasizes deficits and abnormal functioning as opposed to health adaptation." (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Winter 2009) "In sum, TRG is an important contribution to the growing literature on positive psychology. It should be on the reading list of any clinician who is dealing with trauma survivors. It presents a welcome contrast to the immense volume of material on psychopathology following trauma." (PsycCRITIQUES; 1/28/09)Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. Part I: Toward An Integrative Positive Psychology of Posttraumatic Experience. 1. Positive Psychological Perspectives on Posttraumatic Stress: An Integrative Psychosocial Framework (Stephen Joseph and P. Alex Linley) 2. Psychological Assessment of Growth Following Adversity: A Review (Stephen Joseph and P. Alex Linley) Part II: Growth and Distress in Social Community, and Interpersonal Contexts. 3. Resilience and Thriving in a Time of Terrorism (Leslie A. Morland, Lisa D. Butler, and Gregory A. Leskin) 4. Positive Effects of Terrorism and Posttraumatic Growth: An Individual and Community Perspective (Carmelo Vazquez, Pau Perez-Sales, and Gonzalo Hervas) 5. Posttraumatic Growth and Immigration: theory, research and Practice Implications (Tzipi Weiss and Roni Berger) 6. Broken Vows: Divorce as a Spiritual Trauma and Its Implications for Growth and Decline (Annette Mahoney< Elizabeth J. Krumrei, and Kenneth I. Pargament) 7. Growth Through Loss and Adversity in close Relationships (John H. Harvey) 8. Beyond Survival: Growing out of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Rachel Lev-Wiesel) 9. Posttraumatic Growth Following Sexual Assault (Patricia A. Frazier and Margit I. Berman) Part III: Clinical Approaches and Therapeutic Experiences of Managing Distress and Facilitating Growth. 10. Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth Following Cancer (Matthew J. Cordova) 11. Group-Based Therapies for Benefit Finding in Cancer (Suzanne C. Lechner, Brenda L. Stoelb, and Michael H. Antoni) 12. Using a Life Span Model to Promote Recovery and Growth in Traumatized Veterans (Judith A. Lyons) 13. Recovery from Brain Injury and Positive Rehabilitation Practice (Joanna Collicutt McGrath) 14. Professional Quality of Life and Trauma Therapists(Debra Larsen and Beth Hudnall Stamm) Part IV: Beyond the Stress-Growth Distinction: Issues at the Cutting Edge of Theory and Practice. 15. A Contrarian View of Growth Following Adversity (Julian D. Ford, Howard Tennen, and David Albert) 16. The Paradox of Struggling with Trauma: Guidelines for Practice and Directions for Research (Lawrence G. Calhoun and Richard G. Tedeschi) 17. Reflections on Theory and Practice in Trauma, Recovery, and Growth: A Paradigm Shift for the Field of Traumatic Stress (Stephen Joseph and P. Alex Linley) Author Index. Subject Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe first book of its kind to introduce a model to help you create conversations about money with your clients, Money and Meaning provides a framework and tools to provide a safe environment in which to have conversations and resolve conflicts. Written by a respected expert in business, financial, and relational issues, Money and Meaning is filled with useful case studies and helps you open the door to thoughtful conversations that explore and resolve money's multiple meanings.Trade Review"Stern Peck tackles an important and often overlooked in the issue in the clinical relationship—money. [The book stresses] the importance of exploring our own beliefs about money…and then leveraging this to assist clients through the same process….an excellent resource for students and professionals alike." (Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 2008)Table of ContentsForeword ixPeter Steinglass, Ackerman Institute Preface: Talking about Money and Values xv Acknowledgments xix Introduction: The Money and Family Life Project at the Ackerman Institute 1 PART ONE The Professional’s Toolbox Chapter 1 Tools for Talking about Money and Values 13 Chapter 2 Using the Tools to Locate Yourself and Your Self-Awareness 29 PART TWO Conversations about Money in the Relational Context Chapter 3 Couples 47 Chapter 4 Parents of Children through Age 20 63 Chapter 5 Parents of Children 21 and Older 79 Chapter 6 Single Adults 93 Chapter 7 Life Transitions: Divorce, Illness, and Death 107 Conclusion 119 Epilogue 123 Bibliography 125 Appendix I Content Values Cards 127 Appendix II Process Values Cards 143 Index 155

Read more less

Book SynopsisAs technology has made imaging of the brain noninvasive and inexpensive, nearly every psychologist in every subfield is using pictures of the brain to show biological connections to feelings and behavior. Handbook of Neuroscience for the Behavioral Sciences, Volume I provides psychologists and other behavioral scientists with a solid foundation in the increasingly critical field of neuroscience. Current and accessible, this volume provides the information they need to understand the new biological bases, research tools, and implications of brain and gene research as it relates to psychology.Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors to Volume 1. PART I. FOUNDATIONS. 1. INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUCTIVE INFERENCE (John T. Cacioppo and Gary G. Berntson). 2. DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE (Myron A. Hofer). 3. COMPARATIVE COGNITION AND NEUROSCIENCE (Charles T. Snowdon and Katherine A. Cronin). 4. BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS (Lance J. Kriegsfeld and Randy J. Nelson). 5. NEUROPHARMACOLOGY (Gary L. Wenk and Yannick Marchalant). 6. NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY: MECHANISMS BY WHICH HORMONES AFFECT BEHAVIORS (Donald W. Pfaff, Marc Tetel, and Justine Schober). 7. NEUROIMMUNOLOGY (Steven F. Maier and Linda R. Watkins). 8. NEUROANATOMY/NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (Bryan E. Kolb and Ian Q. Whishaw). 9. ESSENTIALS OF FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Tor D. Wager, Luis Hernandez, and Martin A. Lindquist). PART II. SENSATION AND PERCEPTION. 10. THALAMOCORTICAL RELATIONS (S. Murray Sherman). 11. VISION (Dale Purves). 12. AUDITION (Troy A. Hackett and Jon H. Kaas). 13. CHEMICAL SENSES (Susan P. Travers and Joseph B. Travers). 14. SOMATOSENSORY PROCESSES (Steven S. Hsiao and Pramodsingh H. Thakur). 15. PERSONAL AND EXTRAPERSONAL SPATIAL PERCEPTION (Giuseppe Vallar and Angelo Maravita). 16. THE MIRROR NEURON SYSTEM (Giacomo Rizzolatti and Maddalena Fabbri-Destro). PART III. ATTENTION AND COGNITION. 17. VARIETIES OF ATTENTION (Amir Raz). 18. ATTENTIONAL MECHANISMS (Yalchin Abdullaev and Michael I. Posner). 19. MENTAL IMAGERY (Stephen M. Kosslyn, Giorgio Ganis, and William L. Thompson). 20. CATEGORIZATION (Michael L. Mack, Jennifer J. Richler, Thomas J. Palmeri, and Isabel Gauthier). 21. COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF THINKING (Vinod Goel). 22. MOTOR CONTROL: PYRAMIDAL, EXTRAPYRAMIDAL, AND LIMBIC MOTOR CONTROL (Krista McFarland). 23. NEURAL PERSPECTIVES ON ACTIVATION AND AROUSAL (Nicholas D. Schiff and Donald W. Pfaff). 24. SLEEP AND WAKING ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN (Reto Huber and Giulio Tononi). 25. CONSCIOUSNESS (Chadd M. Funk, Mary Colvin Putnam, and Michael S. Gazzaniga). PART IV. LEARNING AND MEMORY. 26. NEURONAL BASIS OF LEARNING (Joseph E. Steinmetz and Derick H. Lindquist). 27. SYNAPTIC AND CELLULAR BASIS OF LEARNING (Craig H. Bailey and Eric R. Kandel). 28. MEMORY (Howard Eichenbaum). 29. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEURAL MECHANISMS OF SHORT-TERM MEMORY (Cindy Lustig, Marc G. Berman, Derek Evan Nee, Richard L. Lewis, Katherine Sledge Moore, and John Jonides). 30. FORGETTING AND RETRIEVAL (Brice A. Kuhl and Anthony D. Wagner). 31. EMOTIONAL MODULATION OF LEARNING AND MEMORY (Larry F. Cahill). AUTHOR INDEX I-1. SUBJECT INDEX I-49.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTreatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Second Edition retains the easy-to-use, easy-to-read, up-to-date style of its predecessor, but now includes new chapters that reflect the latest research findings and current practices within this field.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Practice Sheets and Client Handouts. Foreword by Nick Heather. How to Read this Book. Acknowledgements. PART I: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS. 1. General Counselling Skills. 2. Assessment. 3. Motivational Interviewing. 4. Goal Setting. PART II: STRATEGIES FOR ACTION. 5. Brief and Early Interventions. 6. Problem-solving Skills. 7. Drink and Drug Refusal Skills. 8. Assertiveness Skills. 9. Communication Skills. 10. Cognitive Therapy. 11. Relaxation Training. 12. Behavioural Self-management. 13. Involving Concerned Others. 14. Pharmacotherapies. PART III: MAINTAINING CHANGE. 15. Self-help Groups. 16. Relapse Prevention Training. 17. Extended Care. PART IV: SPECIAL GROUPS AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES. 18. Case Management. 19. Working with Young People. 20. Dual Diagnosis. PART V: DESIGNING AN INTERVENTION. 21. Putting It All Together. 22. Vignettes. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book provides a broad overview of the literature, theory, and clinical treatment of attachment deficit. It discusses its application in understanding the etiology of juvenile sexual offending, as well as implications for treatment. Issues addressed include the components of attachment and social connection, attachment and the development of personality, neurology and attachment, the development of social competence, and consideration of whether attachment can be learned.Trade Review"...significant contribution..." (The Psychologist, July 2006) "... this book represents a detailed account of attachment theory and research, at the same time exploring possible links to sexually abusive behaviour." (The Howard Journal, Vol.42, No.2, May 2007)Table of ContentsAbout the Author. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Relationship of Attachment to Juvenile Sexual Offending. Chapter 2: The Foundations of Attachment: Attunement and Human Connection. Chapter 3: The Formation of Attachment and the Emergence of Self. Chapter 4: The Secure Self: Attachment, Self, and the Internalized World. Chapter 5: An Attachment Framework. Chapter 6: Patterns of Attachment. Chapter 7: The Assessment and Classification of Attachment. Chapter 8: Measuring Attachment. Chapter 9: Disordered Attachment or Attachment Disorder? Chapter 10: Applying the Attachment Framework: An Attachment-driven Case Study. Chapter 11: Presumed Links: An Attachment-driven Pathway to Sexual Abuse. Chapter 12: The Evidence for Attachment-driven Sexual Offenses. Chapter 13: Antisocial Pathways. Chapter 14: Essential Elements: Empathy, Morality, and Social Connection. Chapter 15: The Neural Self: The Neurobiology of Attachment. Chapter 16: Understanding Attachment-informed Treatment. Chapter 17: The Attachment-informed Treatment Environment. Chapter 18: Implications for Treatment. Chapter 19: Conclusions: Getting Connected. Bibliography. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisRecent years have seen some key advances in both the understanding of memory disorders and the assessment and treatment of patients. This selection from the very comprehensive Second Edition of the Handbook of Memory Disorders is a concise collection that distills those chapters of most relevance to clinical practice.Trade Review"...essential in every sense...deserves to be read by all those working with people with memory disorders ..." (Clinical Psychology, No.45, January 2005) "...highly recommended as a concise and clinically relevant text to which practitioners can turn for authoritative views ... this text could readily serve as a reference in the teaching of memory disorders at the graduate or post-graduate level." (Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, May 2005) "...this resource really is imperative for any clinican working in research, assessment, and rehabilitation of memory disorders." (British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 21st July 2005) "...has some great strengths that must definitely be praised as they are rare to find...a very useful book on the shelf of those having a clinical or...a scientific interest in memory disorders..." (Psychological Medicine, Vol 35, 2005)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. Preface. Chapter 1: The Psychology of Memory (Alan D. Baddeley). Chapter 2: The Amnesic Syndrome: Overview and Subtypes (Margaret O’ Connor and Mieke Verfaellie). Chapter 3: Posttraumatic Amnesia and Residual Memory Deficit after Closed Head Injury (Harvey S. Levin and Gerri Hanten). Chapter 4: Psychogenic Amnesia (Michael D. Kopelman). Chapter 5: Developmental Amnesias and Acquired Amnesias of Childhood (Christine M. Temple). Chapter 6: The Memory Deficit in Alzheimer’s Disease (James T. Becker and Amy A. Overman). Chapter 7: Memory Disorders in Subcortical Dementia (Jason Brandt and Cynthia A. Munro). Chapter 8: Assessment of Memory Disorders (Barbara A. Wilson). Chapter 9: Separating Memory from Other Cognitive Disorders (Diane B. Howieson and Muriel D. Lezak). Chapter 10: Management and Remediation of Memory Problems in Brain-injured Adults (Barbara A. Wilson). Chapter 11: Assessment and Management of Memory Problems in Children (Judith A. Middleton). Chapter 12: Assessment and Intervention in Dementia of Alzheimer Type (Linda Clare). Chapter 13: Reducing the Impact of Cognitive Impairment in Dementia (Bob Woods). Chapter 14: External Memory Aids and Computers in Memory Rehabilitation (Narinder Kapur, Elizabeth L. Glisky and Barbara A. Wilson). Chapter 15: Emotional and Social Consequences of Memory Disorders (Robyn L. Tate). Author Index. Subject Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAssessment, intervention and living with children who are looked after or adopted all require an understanding of psychology and its application. This innovative collection makes thinking psychologically about looked after and adopted children accessible and, in doing so, provides an insight into the world of these children. Informed by research, practice and psychological theory, this volume provides an overview of the area and considers the context for helping children change and develop. It goes on to describe in detail the techniques and approaches used by clinicians, and explains how interventions can be developed and adapted for children and young people living in residential, foster and adoptive care. Careful consideration is also given to carers and families living with these children. With its multi-disciplinary approach, Thinking Psychologically About Children Who Are Looked After and Adopted will appeal to all professionals involved in the care and eTrade Review"This is an important book the editors and authors are all experienced practitioners in the field of looked after or adopted children." (The Psychologist, August 2007) "…the authors are sensitive to the needs of families living with adopted children…" (Young Mind, October 2006)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. Contributors. Foreword by David Howe. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Being Heard: Listening to the Voices of Young People, and their Families (Kim S. Golding, Helen R. Dent, Ruth Nissim and Liz Stott). Part I: MAPPING THE TERRITORY. 2. Holding it All Together: Creating Thinking Networks (Liz Stott). 3. The Zoo of Human Consciousness: Adversity, Brain Development and Health (Helen R. Dent with Sharon Brown). 4. ‘Like Highly Polished Mirrors’: Educational Psychology and Support for the Education of Looked After and Adopted Children (Anne Peake). Addendum to Part I: Supporting the Looked After Child in School: A Case Example (Helen Hill). Part II: CREATING A CONTEXT FOR CHANGE. 5. A Snapshot in Time: The Role of Psychological Assessment of Children and Young People in the Court System (Jenny Stevenson and Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis). 6. Engaging the Network: Consultation for Looked After and Adopted Children (Helen R. Dent and Kim S. Golding). 7. Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel: Parenting Interventions for Adoptive and Foster Carers (Kim S. Golding). 8. Being Adopted: Psychological Services for Adopting Families (Julie Hudson). 9. More thanWalls: The Context of Residential Care (Ruth Nissim). Part III: THERAPEUTIC SPACES FOR DIRECT WORKING. 10. Home From Home: Interventions within Residential Settings (Ruth Nissim). 11. Opening the Door: How Can Therapy Help the Child and Young Person Living in Foster or Adoptive Homes? (Kim S. Golding with Ann Courtney and Jane Foulkes). 12. ‘Forgotten Miseries’: Can Attachment Theory Help to Guide Interventions? (Kim S. Golding). Conclusion: Travelling Hopefully – The Journey Continues (iz Stott, Ruth Nissim, Helen R. Dent and Kim S. Golding). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisBridging the gap between other sources on the subject, Practical Psychology for Forensic Investigations begins with the interview of the victim of the crime, moving through the interviewing of suspects, to the decision to prosecute and enhancing the quality of evidence presented in court.Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. About the Contributors. Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction (Graham Davies and Mark Kebbell). 1. Interviewing Victims of Crime, Including Children and People with Intellectual Disabilities (Becky Milne and Ray Bull). 2. Procedural Recommendations to Increase the Reliability of Eyewitness Identifications (Jennifer Beaudry, Rod Lindsay and Paul Dupuis). 3. Investigating Criminal Cases of Delayed Reports of Sexual Abuse (Laurence Alison and Mark Kebbell). 4. Psychological Characteristics of Offenders (Kevin Howells and Jacqueline Stacey). 5. Detecting Deception (Aldert Vrij). 6. Improving the Interviewing of Suspected Offenders (Mark Kebbell and Emily Hurren). 7. Strategies for Preventing False Confessions and Their Consequences (Deborah Davis and Richard Leo). 8. Offender Profiling: Limits and Potential (Laurence Alison and Mark Kebbell). 9. Deciding to Prosecute (Elizabeth Gilchrist). 10. Preventing Withdrawal of Complaints and Psychological Support for Victims (Graham Davies and Helen Westcott). 11. Communicating Risk to the Court (Don Grubin). 12. Future Directions for Applying Psychology to Forensic Investigations and Prosecutions (Mark Kebbell and Graham Davies). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe prevention of harm from drug use, both legal and illegal, is a major concern to government departments and clinicians throughout the world. Recently, much new research has been conducted regarding global levels and patterns of drug-related harm, on common risk factors with other social problems (e.g. mental health, crime) and on the effectiveness of wide range of intervention strategies. There is a need to summarise and synthesise this new knowledge for use in a range of disciplines. Preventing Harmful Substance Use offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date advice available on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Contributors provide authoritative, science-based reviews of knowledge on their areas of expertise, and make clear recommendations for the future of prevention policy and practice. A final section draws the work together and offers a framework for an integrated science of prevention.Trade Review"...recommend this volume to anyone with an interest in preventing...substance abuse." (Addiction, June 2006)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements. SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION. 1.1 Preventing Risky Drug Use and Related Harms: The Need For a Synthesis of New Knowledge (Tim Stockwell, Paul Gruenewald, John Toumbourou and Wendy Loxley). SECTION 2: PATTERNS OF RISK AND RELATD HARMS (Editor: Tim Stockwell). 2.1 Introduction and Overview (Tim Stockwell). 2.2 The Global Burden of Disease Attributable to Alcohol, Tobacco and Illicit Drugs (Juergen Rehm, Switzerland and Robin Room). 2.3 Substance Use and Mental Health in Longitudinal Perspective Marree Teesson, Louisa Degenhardt, Wayne Hall, Michael Lynskey, John Toumbourou and George Patton). 2.4 Predicting Developmentally Harmful Substance Use (John Toumbourou and Richard F. Catalano). 2.5 Population Ecologies of Drug Use, Drinking and Related Problems (Elizabeth LaScala, Bridget Freisthler and Paul Gruenewald). SECTION 3: INTERVENTIONS FFOR CHILDERN AND ADOLESCENTS (Editor: John Toumbourou). 3.1 Introduction (John Toumbourou). 3.2 What Do We Know About Preventing Drug-Related Harm Through Social Developmental Intervention with Children and Young People (John Toumbourou, Jo Williams, Elizabeth Waters and George Patton). 3.3 The Evidence Base For School Drug Education Interventions 9Nyanda McBride). 3.4 Alcohol Policy and Youth Drinking: Overview of Effective Interventions For Young People (Joel Grube and Peter Nygaard). 3.5 Testing a Community Prevention Focused Model of Coalition Functioning and Sustainability: A Comprehensive Study of Communities That Care in Pennsylvania (Mark Greenberg, Mark Feinberg, Brendan Gomez and Wayne Osgood). SECTION 4: INTERVENTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY: ILLUSTRATIVE CASE STUDIES (Editor: Paul Gruenewald). 4.1 Introduction (Paul Gruenewald). 4.2 Community Systems and Ecologies of Drug and Alcohol Problems (Harold Holder, Andrew Treno and David Levy). 4.3 Violence Prevention in Licensed Premises (Ben Haines, Australia and Kate Graham). 4.4 Application of Evidence-Based Approaches to Community Interventions Andrew Treno, Juliet Lee, Bridget Freisthler, Lillian Remer and Paul Gruenewald). 4.5 Preventing Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace (Richard Midford, Fredrik Welande and Steve Allsop). 4.6 Effects of a Community Action Program on Problems Related to Alcohol Consumption at Licensed Premises (Eva Wallin And Sven Andreasson). 4.7 Strategies For Community-Based Drug Law Enforcement: From Prohibition To Harm Reduction (Chris Canty, Adam Sutton And Steve James). SECTION 5: LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PERSPECTIVES ON THE PREVENTION OF RISKY DRUG USE AND HARM (Editor: Wendy Loxley). 5.1 Introduction: Summary and Recommendations (Wendy Loxley). 5.2 Regulating Tobacco to Minimise Harms (Jonathan Liberman and Ron Borland). 5.3 Intelligence-Led Regulation of Licensed Premises (Neil Donnelly and Suzanne Briscoe). 5.4 Deterrence Theory and the Limitations of Criminal Penalties for Cannabis Use (Simon Lenton). 5.5 Interventions For Illicit Drug Users within the Criminal Justice System: A Review of Some Programs in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (Wendy Loxley). 5.6 Social Ecology and the Invention of New Regulatory Strategies For Preventing Drug and Alcohol Problems (Bridget Freisthler and Paul J. Gruenewald). SECTION 6: THE EVIDENCE BASE FOR PREVENTION IN BROAD PERSPECTIVE (Editor: Paul Gruenewald). 6.1 Introduction (Paul Gruenewald). 6.2 What is "Evidence," and Can We Provide It? (Bob Saltz). 6.3 US Policy on Illegal Drugs: What We Don't Know Keeps Hurting Us—A Perspective On Future Research Needs (James C. Anthony). 6.4 Preventing Tobacco Use and Harm: What Is Evidence-Based Policy? (Sandra Younie, Michelle Scollo, David Hill and Ron Borla).nd 6.5 Moving Toward a Common Evidence Base For Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Policy (Harold Holder and Andrew Treno). 6.6 The Evidence Base For Preventing the Spread of Blood-Borne Diseases Within and From Populations of Injecting Drug Users (Marcia Russell and Susan Carruthers). 6.7 The Evidence Base For Responding to Substance Misuse in Indigenous Minority Populations (Dennis Gray and Sherry Saggers). SECTION 7: FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR PREVENTION POLICY AND RESEARCH (Editor: Tim Stockwell). 7.1 Introduction (Tim Stockwell). 7.2 Investing For Cost-Effectiveness in the Face of Uncertainty: Applying Financial Portfolio Optimization to Prevention Programming (Jonathan Caulkins). 7.3 How Should Governments Spend the Drug Prevention Dollar: A Buyer's Guide (Ted Miller, USA and Delia Hendrie). 7.4 Key Moments in the Ethnography Of Drug-Related Harm: Reality Checks for Policy Makers? (David Moore). 7.5 Recommendations For New Directions in the Prevention of Risky Substance Use and Related Harms (Tim Stockwell, Paul Gruenewald, John Toumbourou and Wendy Loxley). Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisChildren and Families in Communities: Theory, Research and Policy contains the latest research on the relationship between children, families and communities and explores policy and practice implications. Material for practitioners and community development workers is also included.Trade Review"... a first rate book, which can be both read and applied." (Community Care, August 2006) "This book offers a wealth of thought-provoking material written in a clear and accessible style." (Children & Society, Volume 21, 2007)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Foreword. Preface. 1 Introduction. 2 Theories of Community Influence. 3 Assessing Neighbourhood and Community Characteristics. 4 The Influence of Neighbourhood and Community Characteristics on Families and Children. 5 Children and Young People in Communities. 6 Community Interventions and Policy. 7 Community Interventions Aimed at Early Child Development and Parenting Problems. 8 Children’s Participation in Community Consultation and Planning. 9 Schools as Communities and Schools within Communities. 10 Community Based Approaches to Youth Safety and Juvenile Crime. 11 Conclusions. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTics affect more than 10% of the population, and can be an unpleasant and disruptive problem. They include chronic tic disorder, Tourette's syndrome and habit disorders such as hair pulling, nail biting and scratching. Treatment is either by medication (without convincing evidence) or psychological means.Table of ContentsAbout the Author. Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1. The Nature of Tic Disorders. Definition. Diagnosis. What counts as a tic? Comorbidity and covariation. Secondary distress. Prevalence. Relationship of tics with other disruptive behaviors. Distinguishing impulsions and compulsions: sensory tics, cognitive tics and obsessions. Emotional associations. Self-management strategies. Coping strategies maintaining the tic cycle. Functional analysis and situational variability. Conclusions. Chapter 2. Understanding Tic Disorders: Etiological Models. Overview of neurobiological models. Neurophysiological studies. Neurobiological treatments. Genetic factors. Psychosocial factors. Neuropsychological aspects. Emotional regulation. Learning model. Psychological treatments. Behavioral approaches. Abbreviated versions of habit reversal. Other tension prevention and exposure techniques. Conclusions. Chapter 3. Motor Processing in Tic Disorders. Motor processing. Psychology of action. Tics as behavioral acts. Human ecology of action. Motor psychophysiology. Chronic muscle tension. The role of frustration in tic onset. Tic onset and muscle use: the frustration–action/tense–release cycle. Perfectionist styles of action. Heightened sensorimotor awareness. Dysregulation of motor activation cycle and sensory feedback mechanisms. A cognitive-behavioral/motorpsychophysiological model of tic disorder. Clinical implications. Conclusions. Chapter 4. Empirical Studies Testing the Cognitive–psychophysiological Model. Overview. Behavioral activity associated with tic onset in chronic tic and habit disorders. Validation of a style of planning action (STOP) as a discriminator between tic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety. Brain–behavior relations during motor processing in chronic tic and habit disorders. A cognitive-behavioral program for the management of chronic tic disorders. Does behavior therapy modify visuo-motor performance in chronic tic disorder? Conclusions. Chapter 5. Future Directions. The cognitive-behavioral/psychophysiological conceptualization of tic disorders. Implications for future research. The TS–OCD spectrum. Separating impulse from compulse: the case of cognitive tics. Adaptation of the program to children and to other groups with special needs. Application of the program to other tension problems. Chapter 6. Therapist Manual. Overview of the program. Assessment procedures. Ten-stage program. Session by session protocol. Trouble-shooting guide. Case illustrations. Chapter 7. Client Manual. Introduction: who is the manual for? About tics. A cognitive-behavioral management approach to changing habits. Overview of tic management model. Motivation. Mind over muscle. Awareness training. Identifying high- and low-risk activities, and associated thoughts and feelings. Muscle discrimination exercises. Relaxing in three dimensions. Refocusing sensations. Thinking in action. Rethinking your thinking. Beliefs relevant to planning action. Motor and behavioral restructuring. Maintaining the new behavior. Conclusions. Appendices. Appendix 1: Questionnaires 1a–1h. Appendix 2: Manual worksheets 2a–2j. Appendix 3: Cognitive tics: special Considerations. Appendix 4: Tic-monitoring diary. Appendix 5: Graphic examples from daily diaries. Appendix 6: Daily diary forms and questionnaire. Appendix 7: Tic quiz. Appendix 8: Follow-up questionnaire. Appendix 9: Answers to tic quiz. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe book describes the experiences that people have had when tracing their birth parents, as well as offering practical advice on how to go about searching and what to expect emotionally.Trade Review"A 'how to' guide, especially valuable if you are considering searching for birth relatives." (Practical Family History, December 2008) "...advice-packed guide to adoption search-and-reunion...essential information and personal perspectives..." (www.adoption-net.co.uk, July 2004) "...offers vital information..." (Sunday Express,15th August, 2004) "...an advice packed guide...essential information and personal perspectives for every aspect of the process..." (Bath Chronicle, 27 July 2004) "...this book is a gem...the authors have done a splendid job...will be hugely helpful..."(www.familyonwards.com, 11 August 2004) "...4 stars...clearly written...considered and thoughtful text..."(Community Care, August 2004) "...a user friendly how-to book..." (Eastern Daily Press, 25th August 04) "...accessibly presented, and full of compassion and insights..." (Care and Health 14 September 2004) "...a useful guide...one of the most important publications relating to adoption ever to be published..." (Intermix, The Newsletter - Summer 04) "...The Adoption Reunion Handbook provides an advice-packed guide to adoption search-and-reunion..." (www.adoption-net.co.uk, 23 November 2004) "...written in a straight-forward, enjoyable style free of jargon...as comprehensive a handbook as one could wish for..." (Adoption & Fostering, Vol 28 (4) 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors vi Preface vii Foreword ix Acknowledgements xi 1 Introduction 1 2 Taking the first step: Birth record information 5 3 On the search trail 19 4 Reunions with birth mothers 33 5 Reunions with birth fathers 57 6 Reunions with siblings 69 7 The adoptive family and reunion 79 8 Rejection and reunions that break down 97 9 The search and reunion journey 111 Appendix: Information on search and reunion in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA 131 Further reading 153 Index 155

Read more less

Book SynopsisMany regard the ways in which paid work can be combined or balanced' with other parts of life as an individual concern and a small, rather self-indulgent problem in today's world. Some feel that worrying about a lack of time or energy for family relationships or friendships is a luxury or secondary issue when compared with economic growth or development. In the business world and among many Governments around the world, the importance of paid work and the primacy of economic competitiveness, whatever the personal costs, is almost accepted wisdom. Profits and short term efficiency gains are often placed before social issues of care or human dignity. But what about the impact this has on men and women's well being, or the long-term sustainability of people, families, society or even the economy? Drawing from interviews and group meetings in seven diverse countries India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the UK and USA this book explores the multiple difficulties in comTrade Review" … essentially an extended report on a research project carried out by the authors." (Accounting Technician, May 2006) "...policy-makers, students and trade unionists...will find original material and ideas in this book." (People Management, May 2006) "...academics who have worked extensively in the field..." (Peoplemanagement.co.uk, June 2006) "...original material and ideas in this book..." (Peoplemanagement.co.uk, June 2006) "a well-written, honest overview that challenges many current Work-Life policy debates… It succeeds in providing many avenues for thought." (Work, Employment and Society, Vol. 21, Issue 3)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Foreword by Robert B. Reich. Foreword by Tripti P. Desai. Acknowledgements. Prologue Global Stories from the Front Line. PART I: Setting the Scene. Chapter 1: A Pivotal Challenge in the Global Context. Chapter 2: Evolutions and Developments in Seven Countries. Chapter 3: Thinking about Change at Multiple Levels. PART II: Making the Connections. Chapter 4: The Invasiveness of Paid Work. Chapter 5: Care and Connections: Families, Communities, Friendships and Care of the Self. Chapter 6: Reciprocal Relationships Between Men and Women: A Critical Issue. PART III: Moving Forwards. Chapter 7: Visions and Strategies for Change. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive text provides an up-to-date review and critique of current theorising about sexual offending. It presents the key ideas underpinning each theory in a clear and accessible manner. Theories are rigorously tested and evaluated, and their merits are examined from both a research and a clinical point of view.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Series Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. PART I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Theory construction, development, and evaluation. PART II: LEVEL I THEORIES (MULTIFACTORIAL THEORIES). 2. Finkelhor’s Precondition Theory. 3. Marshall and Barbaree’s Integrated Theory. 4. Hall and Hirschman’s Quadripartite Theory. 5. Ward and Siegert’s Pathways Model. 6. Malamuth’s Confluence Model of Sexual Aggression. 7. Evolutionary Theory and Sexual Offending. PART III: LEVEL II THEORIES (SINGLE FACTOR THEORIES). 8. Theories of Cognitive Distortions. 9. Theories of Deficient Victim Empathy. 10. Theories of Deviant Sexual Preferences. 11. Feminist Theories. 12. Theories of Intimacy Deficits. 13. Theories of Risk. PART IV: LEVEL III THEORIES (DESCRIPTIVE MODELS). 14. The Relapse Prevention and Self-Regulation Models. 15. Offence, chains, offence cycles and offence process models. PART V: TREATMENT THEORIES. 16. The Risk-Need Treatment Model. 17. Classification and Treatment. 18. Strength Based Treatment Theories. 19. Theories of Treatment Responsivity. PART VI: CONCLUSIONS. 20. Conclusions. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith the growth in knowledge and expertise in forensic psychology, many students are choosing to concentrate in the area, and more established psychology professionals are entering the field every day.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments ix Chapter 1 Introduction to Psychology and Law: Civil and Criminal Applications 1 Chapter 2 Forensic Assessment in Criminal Domains 29 Chapter 3 Civil Forensic Assessment 59 Chapter 4 Forensic Treatment 97 Chapter 5 Eyewitness Identification 119 Chapter 6 Police Investigations, Interrogations, and Confessions 147 Chapter 7 Juries and Legal Decision Making 173 Chapter 8 Juveniles in the Legal System 207 Chapter 9 Police Psychology 239 Chapter 10 Correctional Psychology 269 Chapter 11 Psychology, Law, and Public Policy 299 Chapter 12 Ethics and Professional Issues 323 Author Index 341 Subject Index 351

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Bestselling Text on the Theory and Practice of Play Therapy?Completely Updated and Revised Play Therapy Theory and Practice: Comparing Theories and Techniques, Second Edition provides a forum for the direct comparison of the major theoretical models of play therapy and their implications for treatment. Co-edited by Kevin O''Connor, one of the foremost authorities on play therapy, and Lisa Braverman, an experienced child psychologist, the new edition contains the most recent coverage of diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities in child psychology as they relate to integrating play therapy in practice. This edition also covers new topics such as bipolar and ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Thorough, yet extraordinarily practical, the editors use two case studies throughout the text to demonstrate the application of each play therapy technique and treatment approach, allowing the reader to compare each major model of play therapy and assess its utility to theTable of ContentsPreface ix Contributors xi Orientation to the Text: The Cases of Jason L. and Cassie B. 1Kevin J. O’Connor and Lisa D. Braverman 1 Psychoanalytic Play Therapy 25Anna C. Lee 2 Jungian Analytical Play Therapy 83Eric J. Green 3 Child-Centered Play Therapy 123Daniel S. Sweeney and Garry L. Landreth 4 Filial Therapy 163Risë VanFleet 5 Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy 203Susan M. Knell 6 Adlerian Play Therapy 237Terry Kottman 7 Gestalt Play Therapy 283Felicia Carroll 8 Theraplay: Supporting Attachment Relationships 315Susan Bundy-Myrow and Phyllis B. Booth 9 Ecosystemic Play Therapy 367Kevin J. O’Connor 10 Prescriptive Play Therapy 451Eliana Gil and Jennifer A. Shaw Author Index 489 Subject Index 497

Read more less

Book SynopsisGenerations of clinicians have valued Principles of Psychotherapy for its breadth of coverage and accessibility and the author''s ability to gather many elements into a unified presentation. The Third Edition presents the conceptual and empirical foundations of evidence-based practice perspectives of psychodynamic theory. It also offers case examples illustrating what a therapist might say and do in various circumstances. In addition, it includes discussion of broader psychodynamic perspectives on short-term therapy. Mental health professionals will benefit from the revised edition s inclusion of empirically based guidelines for conducting effective psychotherapy.Table of ContentsPreface vii Part One Introduction 1 The Nature and Goals of Psychotherapy 3 2 The Patient 11 3 The Therapist 25 4 Theory, Research, and Practice in Psychotherapy 41 Part Two The Initial Phase of Psychotherapy 5 Evaluation and Assessment 61 6 The Treatment Contract 81 7 Conduct of the Interview 105 Case Interlude I: Evaluation and Assessment of Ms. A 120 Part Three The Middle Phase of Psychotherapy 8 Communicating Understanding: Interpretation 129 9 Interference with Communication: Resistance 171 10 The Psychotherapy Relationship: Transference 215 11 The Psychotherapy Relationship: Countertransference 257 Part Four The Final Phase of Psychotherapy 12 Termination 277 Case Interlude II: Psychotherapy with Ms. A 311 References 325 Author Index 363 Subject Index 373

Read more less

Book SynopsisA complete guide to key intelligence and achievement tests and their effective use The tools used in the assessment process have changed dramatically in recent years. School and clinical psychologists need a comprehensive yet focused resource to which they can turn to learn the basics of key intelligence and achievement tests and how to use them in their assessments of children and adults. With its practical and straightforward presentation, Practitioner''s Guide to Assessing Intelligence and Achievement provides that resource. Coedited by two well-known and respected scholars and researchers, Jack Naglieri and Sam Goldstein, the content in this timely book combines traditional and new conceptualizations of intelligence as well as ways to measure achievement. Truly readable and user-friendly, this book provides professionals with a single source from which to examine ability and achievement tests along the same general criteria. Each chapter is written bTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword. PART I INTRODUCTION. Chapter 1 Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Intelligence and Achievement Tests (Jack Naglieri, Sam Goldstein). Chapter 2 Current Issues in the Assessment of Intelligence, Specific Learning Disability, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Sam Goldstein, Sean Cunningham). PART II INTELLIGENCE TESTS MEASURING DIVERSE ABILITIES. Chapter 3 The Cognitive Assessment System (Jack A. Naglieri, Cara Conway). Chapter 4 The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children – Second Edition (Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, Marlene Sotelo-Dynega, and Alan S. Kaufman). Chapter 5 Development and Application of the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) (Cecil R. Reynolds, R.W. Kamphaus). Chapter 6 Assessment of Intellectual Strengths and Weaknesses with the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales—Fifth Edition (SB5) (Gale H. Roid, Seth M. Tippin). Chapter 7 The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children—Fourth Edition (Louise O'Donnell). Chapter 8 Wodcock-Johnson III Tests of Cognitive Abilities (Barbara J. Wendling, Nancy Mather, and Fredrick A. Schrank). PART III NON-VERBAL INTELLIGENCE TESTS. Chapter 9 Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence—Second Edition (Donald D. Hammill, Nils A. Pearson). Chapter 10 Nonverbal Intellectual and Cognitive Assessment with the Leiter International Performance Scale—Revised (Leiter-R) (Gale H. Roid, Mark Pomplun, and Jamie J. Martin). Chapter 11 Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT) (Bruce A. Bracken, R. Steve McCallum). Chapter 12 Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV) (Jack A. Naglieri, Kimberly Brunnert). PART IV ACHIEVEMENT TESTS. Chapter 13 The Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI) (Achilles N. Bardos, Ph.D., Kathrine M. Koehler-Hak). Chapter 14 Using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) to Assess Reading-Related Phonological Processes (Richard K. Wagner, Joseph K. Torgesen). Chapter 15 Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS): General Outcomes Measurement for Prevention and Remediation of Early Reading Problems (Kathrine M. Koehler-Hak, Achilles N Bardos). Chapter 16 The Grays Oral Reading Test (Fourth Edition)—GORT-4 (Brian R. Bryant, Minyi Shih, and Diane Pedrotty Bryant). Chapter 17 Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement —Second Edition (Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, Marlene Sotelo-Dynega). Chapter 18 Wechsler Individual Achievement Test—Second Edition (Kurt T. Choate). Chapter 19 Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement (Nancy Mather, Barbara J. Wendling). Chapter 20: Achievement Assessment and Progress-Monitoring with the Wide Range Achievement Test—Fourth Edition (Gale H. Roid, Jon Bos). Author Index. Subject Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis new book provides practical, step-by-step instruction on accurately and effectively assessing creativity, a popular measure of cognitive ability correlated with intelligence. It provides useful information about assessing creativity from a solid theoretical and research base. .Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Series Preface. One. Introduction to Creativity. Two. Divergent Thinking Tests. Three. The Consensual Assessment Technique. Four. Assessment by Others: Teacher, Peer, and Parent Measures. Five. Self Assessment. Six. Creativity, Intelligence, and Giftedness. Seven. Moving Forward. References. Annotated Bibliography. Index. About the Authors.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA simple but powerful primer for understanding and implementing the latest developments in neuroscience into an evidence-based mental health practice, focusing on the most common adult disorders, such as Anxiety and Depression. Addresses the most critical elements of neuroscience for the everyday therapist, including counsellors and social workers.Trade Review“These authors in this new volume see the value in integrating the biological and psychological in a more seamless way, to both inform and drive the integrated approach further.” (Metapsychology, May 2009)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Preface ix About This Book xi 1 How We Change 1 2 Neuroscience: The Fantastic Voyage 18 3 Psychotherapy and the Pax Medica 49 4 The Therapeutic Relationship 69 5 Working with Memory and Emotion 95 6 Dysregulations 120 7 Brain-Based Therapy for Anxiety Disorders 139 8 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 166 9 Obsessive-Compulsive Reactions 184 10 Depression: The Dark amid the Blaze 202 11 Exercise, Sleep, and Mindfulness 233 References 253 Author Index 297 Subject Index 300

Read more less

Book SynopsisDesigned for mental health professionals treating children and adolescents, Brain-Based Therapy with Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Treatment for Everyday Practice is a simple but powerful primer for understanding and successfully implementing the most critical elements of neuroscience into an evidence-based mental health practice. Written for counselors, social workers, psychologists, and graduate students, this new treatment approach focuses on the most common disorders facing children and adolescents, taking into account the uniqueness of each client, while preserving the requirements of standardized care under evidence-based practice.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Preface xi 1 Changing and Staying the Same 1 2 Temperament and Neurodynamics 24 3 Attachment and Subjectivity 41 4 Rupture and Repair in Caregiving Relationships 59 5 Adolescence 83 6 Working from the BASE 100 7 Disorders of Attention and Self-Regulation 121 8 Anxiety in Children and Adolescents 143 9 Depression in Children and Adolescents 175 Appendix: Primer on the Brain 198 References 230 Author Index 280 Subject Index 283

Read more less

Book SynopsisTed Millon is a leading figure in personality assessment, and his assessment measures are used widely by clinicians in a variety of settings. These instruments are often taught in courses on clinical and/or personality assessment at the graduate level, and Essentials of Millon Inventories Assessment, 3e is an ideal resource for instruction.Table of ContentsSeries Preface. Chapter 1. Millon™ Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (by Robert J. Craig). Chapter 2. Essentials of MBMD™ Assessment (by Carrie Millon and Sarah E. Minor). Chapter 3. Essentials of MACI™ Assessment (by Robert Tringone). Chapter 4. Essentials of M-PACI™ Assessment (by Robert Tringone). Chapter 5. Essentials of MCCI Assessment (by Stephen Strack). Chapter 6. Essentials of PACL Assessment (by Stephen Strack). Chapter 7. Essentials of the MIPS® Revised Assessment (by Lawrence G. Weiss). References. Annotated Bibliography. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAlmost every woman has experienced bullying. Whether her role was that of victim, aggressor, or bystander, the pain of relational aggression (female bullying) lasts long after the incident has passed. In Mean Girls Grown Up, Cheryl Dellasega explores why women are often their own worst enemies, offering practical advice for a variety of situations. Drawing upon extensive research and interviews, she shares real-life stories from women as well as the knowledge of experts who have helped women overcome the negative effects of aggression. Readers will hear how adult women can be just as vicious as their younger counterparts, learn strategies for dealing with adult bullies, how to avoid being involved in relational aggression, and more. Dellasega outlines how women can change their behavior successfully by shifting away from aggression and embracing a spirit of cooperation in interactions with others.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction 1 PART ONE Relational Aggression 201: The Who,What, and Why of RA 5 1 All Grown Up and Ready to Sting: Adult Female Aggression 7 2 Why Women Aren’t More Like Men 20 3 Big Bullies and Other Aggressive Types: The Queen Bee 32 4 From Mild to Bad and In Between: The Middle Bee 42 5 Blindsided, Backstabbed, and Bruised: The Afraid-to-Bee 54 6 Weapons of Choice 67 PART TWO Our Own Worst Enemies: Aggression at Work, at Home, and at Play 79 7 Women at Work 81 8 Sharing Space: Ages and Stages of Aggression 97 9 Forced to Be Family: The Good, the Bad, and the Very Ugly of Female In-Laws 108 10 Mrs. Popularity and the Mom Clique 119 11 Relational Aggression Where You Least Expect It 130 PART THREE Recognize, Revise, and Internalize: Changing the RA Way of Life 145 12 Who Are You in the Bee Dynamic?: A Relational Aggression Assessment 147 13 Healing Residual Relation Aggression: Overcoming the Past 162 14 The Power of Forgiveness 172 15 The Won’t Bee 184 16 A New Relational You 197 17 Don’t Stop with Yourself 214 APPENDIX A Communication That Counts: Connecting through Words 227 APPENDIX B Talking to Yourself in Ways That Help 231 APPENDIX C Netiquette Tips 233 APPENDIX D Mentoring Resources 235 References 237 Index 240

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) calls for effective identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). This comprehensive resource offers school-based professionals a timely how-to guide to implementing a quality, three-tiered response-to-intervention (RTI) model in public school settings.

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom memory to creativitya complete and current presentation of the field of cognition The process of cognition allows us to function in life; it translates inputs from the world so we can recognize the sound of the alarm clock, remember the day of the week, and decide which clothes to wear. Cognition: From Memory to Creativity provides readers with a clear, research-based, and well-illustrated presentation of the field, starting with memorythe most accessible starting pointto more complex functions and research in information processing. Authors Robert Weisberg and Lauretta Reeves include the newest neurological findings that help us understand the human processes that allow for cognition. Unique in its organization, Cognition incorporates both classical and modern research and provides demonstration experiments for students to conduct with simple materials. Cognition explores: Models of memory and memory systems<Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Study of Cognition 1 CHAPTER 2 Memory I: Models of Memory and Memory Systems 45 CHAPTER 3 Memory II: Encoding and Retrieval 95 CHAPTER 4 Memory III: Errors of Omission (Forgetting) and Commission (False Memory) 139 CHAPTER 5 Visual Cognition: Pattern Recognition and Spatial Localization 181 CHAPTER 6 Attention 243 CHAPTER 7 Imagery 289 CHAPTER 8 Concepts and Categories 333 CHAPTER 9 Language I: Sounds, Words, and Meanings 379 CHAPTER 10 Language II: Sentence Processing 423 CHAPTER 11 Thinking I: Logical Thinking and Decision Making 467 CHAPTER 12 Thinking II: Problem Solving 515 CHAPTER 13 Thinking III: Creative Thinking 563 References 607 Author Index 685 Subject Index 705

Read more less

Book SynopsisBy supporting others and promoting change, helping professionals also enjoy the benefit of personal growth. Changing People''s Lives While Transforming Your Own is filled with narratives from individuals from social work, psychology, counseling, and allied health fields. Inspiring and stirring, this book vividly illustrates how to promote social justice and foster global human rights. Its accompanying DVD features stories from a social justice mission to Nepal reaching out to neglected children. Students and professionals will find this book a profound reminder of how targeted social justice efforts have resulted in transformative experiences. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Read more less

Book SynopsisProven to be highly effective for the treatment of a wide range of problems, cognitive-behavior therapy is the most widely used psychotherapeutic technique. Building on the success of the previous edition, Cognitive Behavior Therapy , Second Edition presents specific direction for cognitive behavior therapy techniques.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Contributors. 1 Introduction (William O’Donohue and Jane E. Fisher). 2 Psychological Acceptance (James D. Herbert, Evan M. Forman, and Erica L. England). 3 Anger (Negative Impulse) Control (Brad Donohue, Kendra Tracy, and Suzanne Gorney). 4 Assertiveness Skills and the Management of Related Factors (Melanie P. Duckworth). 5 Attribution Change (Rebecca S. Laird and Gerald I. Metalsky). 6 Behavioral Activation for Depression (Christopher R. Martell). 7 Response Chaining (W. Larry Williams and Eric Burkholder). 8 Behavioral Contracting (Ramona Houmanfar, Kristen A. Maglieri, Horacio R. Roman, and Todd A. Ward). 9 Bibliotherapy Utilizing CBT (Negar Nicole Jacobs). 10 Breathing Retraining and Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques (Holly Hazlett-Stevens and Michelle G. Craske). 11 Classroom Management (Steven G. Little and Angeleque Akin-Little). 12 Cognitive Defusion (Jason B. Luoma and Steven C.Hayes). 13 Cognitive Restructuring of the Disputing of Irrational Beliefs (Albert Ellis). 14 Cognitive Restructuring: Behavioral Tests of Negative Cognitions (Keith S. Dobson and Kate E. Hamilton). 15 Communication/Problem-Solving Skills Training (Pamella H. Oliver and Gayla Margolin). 16 Compliance with Medical Regimens (Elaine M. Heiby and Maxwell R. Frank). 17 Contingency Management Interventions (Claudia Drossel, Christina G. Garrison-Diehn, and Jane E. Fisher). 18 Daily Behavior Report Cards: Home–School Contingency Management Procedures (Mary Lou Kelley and Jennette L. Palcic). 19 Dialectics in Cognitive and Behavior Therapy (Armida Rubio Fruzzetti and Alan E. Fruzzetti). 20 Differential Reinforcement of Low-Rate Behavior (Mark Alavosius, Joseph Dagen, and William D. Newsome). 21 Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior and Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (Michele D. Wallace and Adel C. Najdowski). 22 Directed Masturbation: a Treatment of Female Orgasmic Disorder (Stephanie Both and Ellen Laan). 23 Distress Tolerance (Michael P. Twohig and Katherine A. Peterson). 24 Emotion Regulation (Alan E. Fruzzetti, Wendy Crook, Karen M. Erikson, Jung Eun Lee, and John M. Worrall). 25 Encopresis: Biobehavioral Treatment (Patrick C. Friman, Jennifer Resetar, and Kim DeRuyk). 26 Expressive Writing (Jenna L.Baddeley and James W. Pennebaker). 27 Flooding (Lori A. Zoellner, Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Sally A. Moore, and David M. Slagle). 28 Experimental Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior (James E. Carr, Linda A. LeBlanc, and Jessa R. Love). 29 Functional Communication Training to Treat Challenging Behavior (V. Mark Durand and Eileen Merges). 30 Functional Self-Instruction Training to Promote Generalized Learning (Frank R. Rusch and DouglasKostewicz). 31 Group Interventions (Claudia Drossel). 32 Habit Reversal Training (Amanda Nicolson Adams, Mark A. Adams, and Raymond G. Miltenberger). 33 Harm Reduction (Arthur W. Blume and G. Alan Marlatt). 34 Putting It on the Street: Homework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Patricia Robinson). 35 The Prolonged CS Exposure Techniques of Implosive (Flooding) Therapy (Donald J. Levis). 36 Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia (Wilfred R. Pigeon and Michael L. Perlis). 37 Interoceptive Exposure for Panic Disorder (John P. Forsyth, Tiffany Fus´e, and Dean T. Acheson). 38 Live (In Vivo) Exposure (Holly Hazlett-Stevens and Michelle G. Craske). 39 Applications of the Matching Law (John C. Borrero, Michelle A. Frank, and Nicole L. Hausman). 40 Mindfulness Practice (Sona Dimidjian and Marsha M. Linehan). 41 Moderate Drinking Training for Problem Drinkers (Frederick Rotgers). 42 Multimodal Behavior Therapy (Arnold A. Lazarus). 43 Positive Psychology: A Behavioral Conceptualization and Application to Contemporary Behavior Therapy (Alyssa H. Kalata and Amy E. Naugle). 44 Motivational Interviewing (Eric R. Levensky, Brian C. Kersh, Lavina L. Cavasos, and J. Annette Brooks). 45 Noncontingent Reinforcement as a Treatment for Problem Behavior (Timothy R. Vollmer and Carrie S. W. Borrero). 46 Pain Management (Robert J. Gatchel and Richard C. Robinson). 47 Parent Training (Kevin J. Moore and Gerald R. Patterson). 48 Self-Efficacy Interventions: Guided Mastery Therapy (Walter D. Scott and Daniel Cervone). 49 Positive Attention (Stephen R. Boggs and Sheila M. Eyberg). 50 Problem-Solving Therapy (Arthur M. Nezu, Christine Maguth Nezu, and Mary McMurran). 51 Punishment (David P. Wacker, Jay Harding, Wendy Berg, Linda J. Cooper-Brown, and Anjali Barretto). 52 Rapid Smoking (Elizabeth V. Gifford and Deacon Shoenberger). 53 Relapse Prevention (Kirk A. B. Newring, Tamara M. Loverich, Cathi D. Harris, and Jennifer Wheeler). 54 Relaxation (Kyle E. Ferguson and Rachel E. Sgambati). 55 Response Prevention (Martin E. Franklin, Deborah A. Ledley and Edna B. Foa). 56 Satiation Therapy (CrissaDraper). 57 Identifying and Modifying Maladaptive Schemas (Cory F. Newman). 58 Self-Management (Lynn P. Rehm and Jennifer H. Adams). 59 Safety Training/Violence Prevention Using the SafeCare Parent Training Model (Daniel J. Whitaker, Dan Crimmins, Anna Edwards, and John R. Lutzker). 60 Self-Monitoring as a Treatment Vehicle (Kathryn L. Humphreys, Brian P. Marx, and Jennifer M. Lexington). 61 Sensate Focus (Lisa Regev and Joel Schmidt). 62 Shaping (Kyle E. Ferguson and Kim Christiansen). 63 Social Skills Training (Chris Segrin). 64 Squeeze Technique for the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation (Claudia Avina). 65 Stimulus Control (Alan Poling and Scott T. Gaynor). 66 Stimulus Preference Assessment (Jane E. Fisher, Jeffrey A. Buchanan, and Stacey Cherup-Leslie). 67 Stress Inoculation Training (Donald Meichenbaum). 68 Stress Management Intervention (Victoria E. Mercer). 69 Systematic Desensitization (Lara S. Head and Alan M. Gross). 70 Think-Aloud Techniques (Gerald C. Davison, Jennifer L. Best, and Marat Zanov). 71 Time-Out, Time-In, and Task-Based Grounding (Patrick C. Friman). 72 Guidelines for Developing and Managing a Token Economy (Patrick M. Ghezzi, Ginger R. Wilson, Rachel S. F. Tarbox, and Kenneth R. MacAleese). 73 Urge Surfing (Andy Lloyd). 74 Validation Principles and Strategies (Kelly Koerner and Marsha M. Linehan). 75 Values Clarification (Michael P. Twohig and Jesse M. Crosby). Author Index. Subject Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisGoodwin presents psychologists with an innovative new book that offers a set of important readings along with a running annotation that addresses the meaning of the reading s content. This includes a look at how the content relates to the contemporary historical context and the significance of the material for psychology s history.Table of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgments ix Chapter Previews xi Rationalist and Empiricist Epistemologies Chapter 1 RENÉ DESCARTES (1596–1650): Mind-Body Interactionism 1 Chapter 2 JOHN STUART MILL (1806–1873): British Empiricism Firsthand 7 Nineteenth Century Studies of the Brain Chapter 3 FRANÇOIS MAGENDIE (1783–1855): The Bell-Magendie Principle 14 Chapter 4 PAUL BROCA (1824–1880): The Case of “Tan” 19 The “new Psychology” Emerges Chapter 5 WILHELM WUNDT (1832–1920): A New Scientific Psychology 24 Chapter 6 HERMANN EBBINGHAUS (1850–1909): On Memory 32 Comparative Psychology Copyrighted Material Chapter 7 WILLARD S. SMALL (1870–1943): Inventing Maze Learning 41 Chapter 8 EDWARD L. THORNDIKE (1874–1949): Cats in Puzzle Boxes 48 American Pioneers Chapter 9 WILLIAM JAMES (1842–1910): On Consciousness and Emotion 55 Chapter 10 MARY WHITON CALKINS (1863–1930): Experiments on Association 62 Structuralism and Functionalism Chapter 11 E. B. TITCHENER (1867–1927): A Structural Psychology 70 Chapter 12 JAMES ROWLAND ANGELL (1869–1949): A Functional Psychology 77 Gestalt Psychology Chapter 13 KURT KOFFKA (1886–1941): Gestalt Psychology and Perception 84 Chapter 14 WOLFGANG KÖHLER (1887–1967): Problem Solving in Apes 91 Nature/nurture Chapter 15 FRANCIS GALTON (1822–1911): The Inheritance of Mental Ability 98 Chapter 16 HENRY H. GODDARD (1866–1957): The Kallikak Study 106 Origins of Behaviorism Chapter 17 IVAN PAVLOV (1849–1936): Conditioned Reflexes 114 Chapter 18 JOHN BROADUS WATSON (1878–1958): A Behaviorist Manifesto 122 Evolution of Behaviorism Chapter 19 EDWARD C. TOLMAN (1886–1959): Cognitive Maps 129 Chapter 20 B. F. SKINNER (1904–1990): An Experimental Analysis of Behavior 137 Psychoanalysis Chapter 21 SIGMUND FREUD (1887–1967): The Clark Lectures on Psychoanalysis 144 Chapter 22 KAREN HORNEY (1885–1952): Conflict, Anxiety, and Neurosis 151 Clinical Psychology Chapter 23 LIGHTNER WITMER (1867–1956): The Psychological Clinic 158 Chapter 24 MARY COVER JONES (1896–1987): Behavior Therapy 165 Sex and Race Chapter 25 LETA STETTER HOLLINGWORTH (1886–1939): Sex Differences in Aptitude 171 Chapter 26 KENNETH B. CLARK (1914–2005) and MAMIE PHIPPS CLARK (1917–1983): The Doll Studies 178 Industrial Psychology Chapter 27 WALTER DILL SCOTT (1869–1955): Psychology and Advertising 185 Chapter 28 HUGO MÜNSTERBERG (1863–1916): Applying Psychology to Business 192 Mental Testing Chapter 29 JAMES MCKEEN CATTELL (1860–1944): Mental Tests 199 Chapter 30 ALFRED BINET (1857–1911): The Binet-Simon Tests of Intelligence 206 Personality & Social Psychology Chapter 31 GORDON ALLPORT (1897–1967): The Uniqueness of Personality 214 Chapter 32 KURT LEWIN (1890–1947): The Leadership Studies 221 Cognitive Psychology Chapter 33 FREDERICK C. BARTLETT (1886–1969): Constructive Memory 229 Chapter 34 JOHN JENKINS (1901–1948) and KARL DALLENBACH (1887–1971): Interference and Memory 237 Humanistic Psychology Chapter 35 ABRAHAM MASLOW (1908–1970): A Hierarchy of Needs 245 Chapter 36 CARL ROGERS (1902–1987): The Therapeutic Environment 252 References 259 Index 266

Read more less

Book SynopsisUnderstand all the aspects of beginning and sustaining a therapeutic practice with The Therapist''s Starter Guide: Setting Up and Building Your Practice, Working with Clients, and Managing Professional Growth, a practical, hands-on guide to professional fulfillment and business success. If you're a new practitioner or seek to grow your practice, this book will provide you with the skills you need to succeed, thrive and grow professionally and personally. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to transition to a new job or to begin your own practice.Trade Review"...is one of the most comprehensive books out there that I’ve seen on this subject. The guide offers a collection of tools and information for those new to private practice issues and is a valuable reference and reminder for veteran practitioners. I find it refreshing for a handbook to exist that combines coverage of professional growth, working with clients, and setting up a private practice in a single volume. All in all, this is a helpful resource for social workers in private practice, as well as educators and students interested in this area." (The New Social Worker, Winter 2009) "The Therapist’s Starter Guide meets a professional need for the postgraduate student interested in private practice... instructive and informative... pragmatic and filled with welcomed "how tos"... provide(s) an excellent detailed discussion along with helpful exercises" and "emulates the mentoring style often imbedded in productive supervision." (Research on Social Work Practice, September 2009) "The Therapist's Starter Guide is highly recommended for experienced clinicians who are ready to branch out and diversify their professional efforts. In addition, this book will prove useful to those who are thinking about a career in the helping professions and taking the long view of their own vocational trajectory." (Counseling Today, September 2009)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. SECTION I SETTING UP AND BUILDING YOUR PRACTICE. 1 DEFINING YOUR PURPOSE. What Is the Purpose of Therapy? The Goals of Psychotherapy. Relationship-Oriented versus Evidence-Based Therapy. What Kind of Practitioner Are You? A Trip to the Therapist’s Couch . . . . Summing Up. Exercises. 2 ETHICAL ISSUES. Why Study Ethics? Ethical Codes. Practitioner Behavior. Practicing Outside Your Scope of Practice. Client Rights. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 3 LEGAL ISSUES. Confidentiality. Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California. Duty to Warn. Duty to Report. Confidentiality and Working with a Minor. Record Keeping. Dealing with Licensing Boards. What Is Malpractice? The Difference between Supervision and Consultation. Receiving a Subpoena. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 4 THE IMPORTANCE OF DOCUMENTATION: USING CLIENT CHARTS TO KEEP CARE FOCUSED. Who Will See Your Charts? Before the Client Arrives: Getting Your Files Ready. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 5 ESTABLISHING YOUR PRACTICE. Creating a Professional Identity. Developing Specialties. What Will You Charge? Developing Peer Consultation. Generating Referrals. Working with Insurance Companies. Time Management. Your Physical Space. Trends on the Horizon. The Use of Technology. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. SECTION II WORKING WITH CLIENTS. 6 THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP. What Makes the Counseling Relationship Different? Establishing Rapport. Carl Rogers and the Therapeutic Relationship. John Norcross and the Division 29 Task Force. Summing Up. Exercises. 7 HOW WILL YOU INTERACT WITH THE CLIENT? Motivational Interviewing. Client Satisfaction. Creating a Sense of Hope. Eliciting the Client’s Concerns. Developing Collaboration with the Client. The Quest for Why: Insight versus Behavior Change. Setting Realistic Treatment Expectations. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 8 UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGE PROCESS. Prochaska’s Model of Change. The Processes of Change Model. Assessing Stages of Change and Matching Interventions. The Stages of Change Model. Understanding Clients’ Learning Styles. Locus of Control. Learned Helplessness and Learned Optimism. Secondary Gains. Unconscious Motivations. Mental Wellness—What Is It? Summing Up. Exercises. 9 BEGINNING TREATMENT. Determining What the Client Wants. Recognizing Pathology. Taking a Comprehensive History: The Structured Interview. Setting the Stage for Treatment: Accurate Diagnosis. Assessing Functional Impairments and Functional Goals. Case Conceptualization. Setting the Stage for Treatment: Focused Treatment Planning. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 10 THE MIDDLE PHASE OF TREATMENT. Frequency of Sessions. Modality. Setting Up Time Frames. Working with Client Strengths and Exceptions. Identifying Intervention Points. Client Behaviors That Interfere with Therapy. Practitioner Behaviors That Interfere with Therapy. The Two Sides of Catharsis. Transference and Countertransference. Reexamining Goals. What to Do When Therapy Isn’t Working. Iatrogenic Effects of Therapy. Working Toward Termination. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 11 ENDING TREATMENT. Helping Clients Live Life between Sessions. Positive Termination Strategies: How to Know When You Are Done. Setting Up a Relapse-Prevention Plan. The Importance of the Final Session. Incomplete Endings. Summing Up. Exercises. 12 WORKING WITH COMMON THEMES. Self-Esteem. Core Beliefs. Working with Resistance and Avoidance Behaviors. Forgiveness and Acceptance. The Role of Laughter and Humor. Summing Up. Exercises. 13 WORKING WITH CHALLENGING CASES: CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND PERSONALITY DISORDERS. Treating Clients with Active Chemical Dependency Problems. Axis II: Personality Disorders. Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Summing Up. Exercises. 14 MANAGING ADVERSE EVENTS. Crisis Intervention. Hospitalization. Suicidal Ideation and Intent. Postsuicide Review. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. 15 UNDERSTANDING MEDICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS. Understanding Medications. Neurotransmitters. Types of Medications. Working Effectively with Prescribers. Medication Emergencies. Mind-Body Interactions. Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. SECTION III MANAGING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. 16 PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THROUGH PERSONAL MANAGEMENT. Creating a Professional Identity. Mentorship. Dealing with Burnout and Vicarious Trauma. Developing Core Characteristics. Clients’ Influence on Your Development. Finding Your Niche: Generalist or Specialist? Summing Up. Exercises. Resources. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAddressing substance abuse treatment for youths and adults, this volume helps busy practitioners by providing the how-to and what now rather than using the typical academic approach.Trade Review"The authors present a practitioner-based how-to guide for implementing interventions in substance abuse treatment for youth and adults that reserves the evidence base for appendixes and utilizes the chapters themselves for step-by-step instruction." (Book News, September 2009)Table of ContentsSeries Introduction ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv About the Editors xvii About the Contributors xix Part 1 Engaging Clients in Treatment and Change 1 Motivational Interviewing 3 McClain Sampson, Nanette S. Stephens, & Mary M. Velasquez Part 2 Adolescents 2 Problem Solving and Social Skills Training 57 Eric F. Wagner & Ashley M. Austin 3 Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) 109 Susan H. Godley, Jane Ellen Smith, Robert J. Meyers, & Mark D. Godley Part 3 Families 4 Family Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse and Associated Problems 205 Brad Donohue, Daniel N. Allen, & Holly B. LaPota Part 4 Adults 5 Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills Therapy for Adults 259 Danielle E. Parrish 6 Seeking Safety: An Implementation Guide 311 Lisa M. Najavits Afterword 349 Allen Rubin and David W. Springer Appendix A: Research Providing the Evidence Base for the Interventions in This Book 353 David W. Springer Appendix B: The Evidence-Based Practice Process 363 Allen Rubin Author Index 375 Subject Index 381

Read more less

Book SynopsisManaging Stress After War: Veteran''s Workbook and Guide to Wellness outlines clear strategies for tackling problems such as learning healthy coping skills, sleep problems, and managing stress, anger, and depression. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this essential workbook and its companion clinician''s manual were developed and refined by the authors to help veterans returning from conflicts and provide education and intervention for those who are experiencing war-related stress.Trade Review"The workbook for veterans is excellent. I would guess that some veterans could use the workbook alone with little or no professional help.I applaud the authors of this program for attempting to widen the resources available to help returning veterans cope with reintegration. I also applaud the recognition that normalizes a process that could be easily pathologized." (PsycCRITIQUES, 5/20/09) "These guides, which are written in a manner that is suited to practitioners who may not be familiar with military experience and culture, are basic, concise, clearly written, easily understandable and pragmatic." (Journal of Psychiatric Practice, Vol 15, No. 4) "This clinician guide and client workbook set is notable for its concreteness, clarity, practicality, and specificity. This manual is a valuable and eminently practical resource for providing a structured but flexible psycho-educational intervention for veterans of war." (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Winter 2009) "Both books are intended to be used with one another and encourage an active relationship between clinician and veteran as treatment unfolds. Both books positively contribute to the burgeoning focus on treatment modalities for the country's wounded heroes. A particular strength is the inclusion of pre - and posttests that the authors recommend using before and after the administration of this intervention. Clinicians will find both books pragmatic and designed to flexibly allow them to use these in conjunction with their own preferred treatment modality." (Research on Social Work Practice, December 2008)Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER ONE Understanding Transition Stress Reactions 5 CHAPTER TWO Managing Stress 17 CHAPTER THREE Tools for Healthy Coping 27 CHAPTER FOUR Improving Sleep 41 CHAPTER FIVE Dealing with Anger 53 CHAPTER SIX Reintegrating with Society 63 CHAPTER SEVEN Reintegrating with Family and Friends 71 CHAPTER EIGHT Staying Strong 81 APPENDIX A Veteran Resource Guide 91 APPENDIX B Chapter Quizzes Answer Key 95 APPENDIX C Stress Management Handouts 103 References 107 A Personal Note from the Authors 109 Index 111

Read more less

Book SynopsisClinician''s Guide to Treating Stress After War: Education and Coping Interventions for Veterans outlines clear strategies that mental health professionals can use to help war returnees become better able to negotiate common problems that diminish the quality of their day-to-day life. A powerful and practical resource, this guide assists professionals to increase each individual''s sense of control over his or her life.Trade Review"Utilizing a nonpathologizing approach, this cognitive-behavioral program consists of psychoeducation, teaching stress management and exercises aimed at reconnecting the veteran to a social network. The problems of readjustment are explained in a way that is frank about the difficulty and optimistic that the difficulty can be managed." (PsycCRITIQUES, 5/20/09) "The two books in the Stress After War series are companion manuals, the first designed as a reference guide for the clinician that is meant to be used in conjunction with the second, a workbook for the veteran. This pair of manuals can be thought of as resource guides to promote better mental health and adjustment postdeployment." (Journal of Psychiatric Practice, Vol 15, No. 4) "This clinician guide and client workbook set is notable for its concreteness, clarity, practicality, and specificity. This manual is a valuable and eminently practical resource for providing a structured but flexible psycho-educational intervention for veterans of war." (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Winter 2009) "Both books are intended to be used with one another and encourage an active relationship between clinician and veteran as treatment unfolds. Both books positively contribute to the burgeoning focus on treatment modalities for the country's wounded heroes. A particular strength is the inclusion of pre - and posttests that the authors recommend using before and after the administration of this intervention. Clinicians will find both books pragmatic and designed to flexibly allow them to use these in conjunction with their own preferred treatment modality." (Research on Social Work Practice, December 2008)Table of ContentsIntroduction. For the Clinician. Chapter 1: Understanding Transition Stress Reactions. Chapter 2: Strategies for Healthy Coping. Chapter 3: Improving Sleep. Chapter 4: Managing Stress. Chapter 5: Dealing with Anger. Chapter 6: Reintegrating with Society. Chapter 7: Reintegrating with Family and Friends. Chapter 8: Staying Strong. Appendices. A.Reference/Resource Guide. B.Chapter Outlines. C.Pre/post Tests. D.Participant Chapter Quizzes. E.Stress Management Handouts. F.Sleep Stages Handout. G.Clinician Feedback Questionnaires.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTheraplay?a pioneering application of attachment theory to clinical workhelps parents learn and practice how to provide the playful engagement, empathic responsiveness, and clear guidance that lead to secure attachment and lifelong mental health in their children. This third edition of the groundbreaking book Theraplay shows how to use play to engage children in interactions that lead to competence, self-regulation, self-esteem, and trust. Theraplay''s relationship-based approach is uniquely designed to help families facing today''s busy and often chaotic lifestyle challenges form joyful, loving relationships.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition ix The Authors xvii Introduction xxi Part One: An Overview of the Theraplay Method 1 1 Learning the Basics of the Theraplay Method 3 2 Understanding the Theory and Research That Inform the Core Concepts of Theraplay 39Phyllis B. Booth and Sandra Lindaman 3 Research Findings That Support the Effectiveness of Theraplay 85Rand Coleman Part Two: Strategies for Theraplay Treatment 99 4 Structuring Theraplay Treatment 101 5 Working with the Child 159 6 Working with Parents 203 Part Three: Specific Applications of Theraplay 263 7 Theraplay for Children with Regulation Disorders 265Annie Kiermaier 8 Theraplay for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 301Sandra Lindaman and Phyllis B. Booth 9 Theraplay for Children with Histories of Complex Trauma 359Phyllis B. Rubin, Dafna Lender, and Jessica Mroz Miller 10 Theraplay for Children Who Are Adopted or in Foster Care 405Jessica Mroz Miller, Dafna Lender, Phyllis B. Rubin, and Sandra Lindaman 11 Theraplay for Adolescents 449William S. Fuller 12 Group Theraplay 495Phyllis B. Rubin Appendix A Marschak Interaction Method: Recommended Basic List of Tasks 521 Appendix B Theraplay Activities by Dimension 525 References 547 Publications About Theraplay and the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM) 563 Index 593

Read more less

Book SynopsisInfused with wisdom and a strong dose of humor, Making Hostile Words Harmless offers therapists and their clients a unique collection of effective exercises and bully-busting responses guaranteed to diffuse difficult exchanges. Filled with helpful tools, the book uses the martial art of Aikido, or the ''way of harmony'' to teach the ''verbal arts'' of confirming, inquiring, understanding, and evoking.Table of ContentsCase Stories xi Introduction xiii Acknowledgments xxi Chapter 1 Difficult People and the Art of Aikidō 1 Martial Arts—East Does Not Meet West 2 Verbal Arts 3 Instinctual Reactions 4 Turning the Spotlight 5 Response versus Reaction 6 Chapter 2 Acting as If—The Art of Confirming 9 What and Why of Confirming 10 Art of Agreement 11 Speak It as You Want It 13 Counting on Compliments 16 Drama Is Worth a Thousand Words 22 Reverse Resistance with Psychology 24 Exercise 25 All-Purpose Confirmations 27 Chapter 3 Asking Questions—The Art of Inquiry 31 Dialogues 32 Pseudoquestions 34 Asking Questions to Avoid Assumptions 35 Asking Hidden Questions to Promote Contemplation 37 Spotlight Effect 38 Asking Questions to Prevent Prying 39 Asking Questions to Evoke Inquiry 41 Asking Questions that Give People a False Choice 44 Asking Questions that Predict Success 46 Exercise 47 All-Purpose Questions 49 Chapter 4 Active Listening—The Art of Understanding 51 How Listening Became Active 52 Therapeutic Triangles—Reflect Harsh Words Away from Targets 58 Narrating Behavior and Diction 59 Naming the Game 61 Filial Therapy Narrations 62 Refinement of Active Listening 64 Active Listening Add-Ons 65 Active Listening for Empowerment 67 Exercise 71 Advantages of Active Listening 73 Chapter 5 Hypnosis and Humor—The Art of Evoking 75 Modern Hypnotherapy 76 Hypnotic Basics in the Verbal Arts 78 Advanced Hypnotic Patterns 79 Exercise 95 Comedy Connection 97 Chapter 6 Taking a Stand by Opposing 101 ‘‘I’’ Position 102 Taking a Stand Effortlessly 103 Disagreeing Effortlessly 108 Handling a Backlash 109 Buber Takes a Stand 111 Chapter 7 Teaching Positive Speaking to Clients 115 Positive Speaking Training Steps 115 Aikidō Cross Training (Step 5) 117 Positive Speaking for Interpersonal Issues 118 Interference from Inner Bullies 120 Limits of Positive Speaking 122 Goals of Positive Speaking 124 Maintaining Balance with High-Wire Families 125 Chapter 8 Workshops on Positive Speaking 129 Bonus: For Practice or Presentations 130 Possible Workshop Titles 130 Program Description 131 Learning Objectives 132 Materials 133 Scripted Program Outline 133 Quiz 143 Feedback Form 148 Handout 149 Questionnaire 150 Cruel Comments Worksheet 150 Quiz Answers 155 Appendix A Verbal Arts Terms 159 Appendix B All-Purpose One-Liners 165 Appendix C Psychotherapy Approaches Referenced in the Text 167 References 171 About the Author 173 Index 175

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book offers an innovative introduction to social research. The book explores all stages of the research process and it features both quantitative and qualitative methods. Research design topics include sampling techniques, choosing a research design, and determining research question that inform public opinion and direct future studies. Throughout the book, the authors provide vivid and engaging examples that reinforce the reading and understanding of social science research. Your Turn boxes contain activities that allow students to practice research skills, such as sampling, naturalistic observation, survey collection, coding, analysis, and report writing.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Preface. Introduction. CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH. The Research Process. Types of Research. Research Proposals. Research Ethics. Getting Acquainted with SPSS. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 2: THE WHO, HOW, AND WHY OF RESEARCH. Who: Selecting a Sample. How: Selecting a Research Strategy. Why: Doing Research That Makes a Difference. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 3: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: MEASUREMENT AND DATA COLLECTION. Measurement: Turning Abstractions into Variables. Characteristics of Good Measures. Collecting Data. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 4: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DESCRIPTIVE AND CORRELATIONAL DESIGNS. Basic Concepts. Causation and Prediction. Data Gathering. Data Analysis. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 5: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: BASIC EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS. Experimental Validity. Types of Variables. Characteristics of Experiments. Types of Experimental Designs. Data Analysis. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 6: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS. Basic Concepts. Repeated-Measures Designs. Complex Designs. Quasi-Experimental Designs. Data Analysis. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 7: WHAT IS QUALITATIVE RESEARCH? Telling a Story . . . Qualitatively. Two Worldviews on Research: Reality and Knowledge. Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Critique of Quantitative Research. Crisis of Representation. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 8: PLANNING YOUR QUALITATIVE STUDY: DESIGN, SAMPLING, AND DATA ANALYSIS. Designing Qualitative Research. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 9: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS: ETHNOGRAPHY, PHENOMENOLOGY, CASE STUDY, TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, AND APPLIED RESEARCH. Ethnography. Phenomenology. Case Study. Textual Analysis. Applied Research Methods: Action and Evaluation Research. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 10: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TOOLS: INTERVIEWING, FOCUS GROUPS, AND OBSERVATION. The First Tool: Defi ning the Context. Qualitative Research Tools: How to Collect Data. Summary. Key Terms. CHAPTER 11: PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH FINDINGS. Presenting Your Research with a Poster. Presenting Your Research in an Oral Presentation. Presenting Your Research in a Paper. Reducing Bias in Research Reporting. Summary. Key Terms. References. Appendix A: A Sample Manuscript from a Quantitative Study. Appendix B: A Sample Manuscript from a Qualitative Study. Glossary. Index.

Read more less